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Marathon School

Summary:

Marathon School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 707 students in Marathon, Florida. The school is part of the Monroe School District, which is ranked 21 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marathon School has a diverse student population, with 41.73% White, 49.79% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past several years, ranging from 199 out of 648 Florida high schools in 2012-2013 to 451 out of 807 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. While the school has consistently maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its four-year graduation rate has been relatively strong, ranging from 82.0% in 2021-2022 to 93.9% in 2020-2021, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has been a concern, reaching as high as 37.5% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average.

One of the key challenges facing Marathon School is its lower-than-average test scores in English Language Arts and Math, which are 5-20 percentage points below the Monroe District and Florida state averages. The school's performance is particularly low in 8th grade Math, where only 2% of students were proficient, compared to 49% in the Monroe District and 54% statewide. Additionally, the growing percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.51% in 2021-2022 to 53.75% in 2022-2023, suggests an increasing population of economically disadvantaged students at the school.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 350 Sombrero Beach Rd
       Marathon, FL  33050

(305) 289-2480

District: Monroe

SchoolDigger Rank:
451st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,099 Help


Feeder schools for Marathon School:

Elementary:    Stanley Switlik Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  772

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.7%
White:
39.9%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marathon School ranks worse than 71.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Marathon School ranks worse than 55.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Monroe School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marathon School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.7%), White (39.9%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marathon School is 15.1, which is the 5th best among 4 high schools in the Monroe School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marathon School is $15,099, which is the highest among 11 high schools in the Monroe School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marathon School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Marathon School 853rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Marathon School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Marathon School 451st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Marathon School in the ranking list.)

Monroe:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe 21st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marathon School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.66 255th 675 62.2%
2007 52.93 374th 736 49.2%
2008 64.21 283rd 740 61.8%
2009 57.19 365th 780 53.2%
2010 46.92 492nd 839 41.4%
2011 50.45 480th 891 46.1%
2012 42.87 532nd 897 40.7%
2013 47.26 519th 956 45.7%
2014 41.31 594th 999 40.5%
2016 49.22 507th 997 49.1%
2017 46.49 545th 1031 47.1%
2018 39.99 628th 1035 39.3%
2019 38.64 691st 1099 37.1%
2021 39.69 689th 1136 39.3%
2022 39.18 686th 1148 40.2%
2023 32.37 811th 1177 31.1%
2024 31.20 853rd 1196 28.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Marathon School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.86 157th 484 67.6%
2005 75.89 104th 487 78.6%
2006 78.64 82nd 477 82.8%
2007 70.63 152nd 563 73.0%
2008 69.53 155th 577 73.1%
2009 67.44 176th 587 70.0%
2010 67.49 190th 620 69.4%
2011 63.66 228th 622 63.3%
2012 55.84 187th 606 69.1%
2013 59.75 199th 648 69.3%
2014 56.21 269th 687 60.8%
2016 50.55 269th 693 61.2%
2017 55.53 232nd 714 67.5%
2018 47.65 306th 716 57.3%
2019 44.35 335th 734 54.4%
2021 41.40 353rd 746 52.7%
2022 43.80 341st 774 55.9%
2023 43.70 351st 792 55.7%
2024 37.12 451st 807 44.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Marathon School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 411 48 3 69 1 n/a n/a 0 532
1989 386 42 5 62 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1990 357 60 5 67 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1991 379 56 5 82 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 345 60 4 93 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1993 377 55 5 107 2 n/a n/a 0 546
1994 359 57 5 97 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 436 54 6 138 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1996 436 54 6 138 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1997 423 62 6 123 1 n/a n/a 0 615
1998 431 55 9 141 1 n/a n/a 0 637
1999 446 69 17 149 2 n/a n/a 0 683
2000 420 60 9 170 3 n/a n/a 0 662
2001 442 54 10 177 7 n/a n/a 0 690
2002 458 54 7 171 3 n/a n/a 0 693
2003 458 54 7 171 3 n/a n/a 0 693
2004 436 53 6 158 2 n/a n/a 0 655
2005 409 53 8 169 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2006 371 58 5 176 1 n/a n/a 0 611
2007 333 54 6 159 2 n/a n/a 7 561
2008 311 60 3 185 4 n/a n/a 10 573
2009 327 67 3 223 1 n/a n/a 12 633
2010 316 68 2 226 2 n/a n/a 5 619
2011 298 64 3 237 2 0 7 0 611
2012 309 57 4 255 0 0 5 0 630
2013 292 53 7 276 0 0 8 0 636
2014 293 44 6 288 0 0 5 0 636
2015 294 39 7 321 0 0 6 0 667
2016 297 45 8 325 0 0 8 0 683
2017 298 42 7 320 0 0 11 0 678
2018 260 46 7 315 0 0 11 0 639
2019 257 47 9 314 1 0 10 0 638
2020 269 41 7 347 0 0 12 0 676
2021 250 33 7 314 0 0 12 0 616
2022 286 39 5 327 0 0 14 0 671
2023 295 38 6 352 0 1 15 0 707
2024 308 32 5 407 1 1 18 0 772

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marathon School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 32.0 16.6 16
1989 495 33.0 15.0 13.7
1990 489 32.0 15.2 19.4
1991 522 35.0 14.9 24.3
1992 502 31.0 16.1 26.5
1993 546 28.0 19.5 25.3
1994 518 0.0 0.0 19.9
1995 635 39.0 16.3 29.1
1996 635 39.0 16.3 29.1
1997 615 42.0 14.6 22.6
1998 637 47.0 13.6 27.9
1999 683 44.0 15.5 39.5
2000 662 42.0 15.8 35.8
2001 690 40.0 17.3 40
2002 693 44.0 15.8 38.4
2003 693 44.0 15.8 38.4
2004 655 43.0 15.2 35.6
2005 641 42.0 15.3 39.8
2006 611 47.0 13.0 43.2
2007 561 45.0 12.5 37.4
2008 573 53.5 10.7 31.6
2009 633 58.1 11.4 38.8
2010 619 51.0 12.1 56.4
2011 611 38.3 15.9 49.3
2012 630 38.2 16.4 50
2013 636 35.0 18.1 50.9
2014 636 36.0 17.6 54.6
2015 667 36.0 18.5 58.5
2016 683 42.0 16.2 54.3
2017 678 46.0 14.7 56
2018 639 47.0 13.5 72
2019 638 48.5 13.1 74
2020 676 48.5 13.9 55.8
2021 616 43.0 14.3 39.9
2022 671 46.0 14.5 36.5
2023 707 45.0 15.7 53.7
2024 772 51.0 15.1 54.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marathon School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 32.0 16.6 16
1989 495 33.0 15.0 13.7
1990 489 32.0 15.2 19.4
1991 522 35.0 14.9 24.3
1992 502 31.0 16.1 26.5
1993 546 28.0 19.5 25.3
1994 518 0.0 0.0 19.9
1995 635 39.0 16.3 29.1
1996 635 39.0 16.3 29.1
1997 615 42.0 14.6 22.6
1998 637 47.0 13.6 27.9
1999 683 44.0 15.5 39.5
2000 662 42.0 15.8 35.8
2001 690 40.0 17.3 40
2002 693 44.0 15.8 38.4
2003 693 44.0 15.8 38.4
2004 655 43.0 15.2 35.6
2005 641 42.0 15.3 39.8
2006 611 47.0 13.0 43.2
2007 561 45.0 12.5 37.4
2008 573 53.5 10.7 31.6
2009 633 58.1 11.4 38.8
2010 619 51.0 12.1 56.4
2011 611 38.3 15.9 49.3
2012 630 38.2 16.4 50
2013 636 35.0 18.1 50.9
2014 636 36.0 17.6 54.6
2015 667 36.0 18.5 58.5
2016 683 42.0 16.2 54.3
2017 678 46.0 14.7 56
2018 639 47.0 13.5 72
2019 638 48.5 13.1 74
2020 676 48.5 13.9 55.8
2021 616 43.0 14.3 39.9
2022 671 46.0 14.5 36.5
2023 707 45.0 15.7 53.7
2024 772 51.0 15.1 54.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marathon School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $238 (1.8%) $12,864 (98.2%) $13,102
2019 $332 (2.5%) $13,210 (97.5%) $13,542
2020 $348 (2.6%) $12,927 (97.4%) $13,275
2021 $905 (5.8%) $14,828 (94.2%) $15,734
2022 $957 (6.6%) $13,501 (93.4%) $14,457
2023 $595 (3.9%) $14,503 (96.1%) $15,099

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marathon School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 691st of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 811th of 1177 Middle schools
 6%
Ranks 335th of 734 High schoolsRanks 351st of 792 High schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marathon School)4545
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe)5751
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marathon School)5359
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Monroe)5353
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marathon School)4232
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe)5848
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marathon School)5648
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Monroe)6148
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marathon School)4539
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe)6049
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marathon School)3323
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Monroe)6152
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Marathon School)3623
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Monroe)5645
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Marathon School)5146
 5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe)6254
 8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Marathon School)5140
 11%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe)5550
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Marathon School)6365
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Monroe)7367
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Marathon School)7167
 4%
   End of Course US History (Monroe)7469
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Marathon School)6257
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Monroe)8068
 12%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Marathon School)4550
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Monroe)7164
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Marathon School)5854
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Monroe)7151
 20%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students638707
 10.8%
African American4738
 19.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic314352
 12.1%
Pacific Islander01
White257295
 14.8%
Two or More Races1015
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74%53.7%
 20.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marathon School

Students at Marathon School are 53% Hispanic, 40% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Marathon School ranks 451st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Marathon School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Stanley Switlik Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 772 students attended Marathon School.


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