- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marlin, TX
Marlin Opportunity Center
Federal NCES profile for Marlin Opportunity Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482913014238
👥 S:T ratio 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlin Opportunity Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Marlin · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 17
- students enrolled
Marlin Opportunity Center has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlin Opportunity Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marlin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Marlin Opportunity Center grew from 8 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+75.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 482913014238 · Marlin, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 17:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlin El (479 students)
Marlin Opportunity Center grew from 8 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+75.0%). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marlin Opportunity Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlin El
Marlin El
479 students
- Marlin High
Marlin High
347 students
- Marlin Middle
Marlin Middle
201 students
- This school 17
Marlin Opportunity Center
17 students
What this shows Marlin Opportunity Center reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlin Opportunity Center compares
Marlin Opportunity Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
African American 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
White 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: African American at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Marlin Opportunity Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Marlin Isd reports $17,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marlin Opportunity Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin El | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlin High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marlin Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlin Opportunity Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~17 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marlin Opportunity Center
How many students attend Marlin Opportunity Center?
Marlin Opportunity Center has 17 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marlin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 8 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlin Opportunity Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlin Opportunity Center is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlin Opportunity Center?
The largest demographic group at Marlin Opportunity Center is African American at 47.1% of enrollment, in Marlin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlin Opportunity Center?
Marlin Opportunity Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Marlin Opportunity Center rank among public schools in Marlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlin Opportunity Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marlin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marlin Isd?
Besides Marlin Opportunity Center, Marlin Isd also operates Marlin El (479 students), Marlin High (347 students), and Marlin Middle (201 students). See the Marlin Isd district page for the complete list.