- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waxahachie, TX
Marvin Biomedical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Marvin Biomedical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484473013161
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvin Biomedical Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marvin Biomedical Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Biomedical Academy ranks #5 of 7 schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473013161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Marvin Biomedical Academy grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 484473013161 · Waxahachie, TX Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 16.2:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Waxahachie H S (3,056 students)
Marvin Biomedical Academy grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marvin Biomedical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waxahachie H S
Waxahachie H S
3,056 students
- Howard J H 918
Howard J H
918 students
- Finley J H 839
Finley J H
839 students
- Coleman J H 775
Coleman J H
775 students
- Wedgeworth El 594
Wedgeworth El
594 students
- This school 535
Marvin Biomedical Academy
535 students
What this shows Marvin Biomedical Academy reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marvin Biomedical Academy compares
Marvin Biomedical Academy 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,520
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
White 30.3%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Marvin Biomedical Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waxahachie Isd reports $11,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marvin Biomedical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finley J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleman J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wedgeworth El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marvin Biomedical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marvin Biomedical Academy
How many students attend Marvin Biomedical Academy?
Marvin Biomedical Academy has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waxahachie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Biomedical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Biomedical Academy is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marvin Biomedical Academy?
62.5% of students at Marvin Biomedical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marvin Biomedical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marvin Biomedical Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin Biomedical Academy?
Marvin Biomedical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marvin Biomedical Academy rank among schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Biomedical Academy ranks #5 of 7 schools in Waxahachie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waxahachie on the city page.
What other schools are in Waxahachie Isd?
Besides Marvin Biomedical Academy, Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students), Howard J H (918 students), and Finley J H (839 students). See the Waxahachie Isd district page for the complete list.