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Marathon Independent School District

Summary:

Marathon Independent School District is a small alternative public school in Marathon, Texas, serving grades PK-12 with just 59 students. The school has seen a gradual increase in its Hispanic student population, now making up 71.67% of the student body, while the white student population has decreased to 26.67%.

Despite its small size, Marathon Independent School District stands out for its exceptional performance. The school has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the past several years, far exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school spends significantly more per student, ranging from $24,880 to $27,855 over the past three years, and has a very low student-teacher ratio of 4.7 to 5.2 students per teacher.

However, the school's academic performance is mixed compared to the state average. While the school excels in certain subject areas, such as Algebra I, Biology, and English I and II, it struggles in others, like 4th and 6th grade Reading and Mathematics. The school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to these academic challenges. As an alternative school, Marathon Independent School District likely serves a unique student population with specific educational needs, requiring specialized instructional approaches and support services.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 109 NE 5th St
       Marathon, TX  79842-0416

(432) 386-4431

District: Marathon Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4297th of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,880 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.0 Help
Number of students:  59

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.7%
White:
33.9%
African American:
3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marathon Independent School District ranks worse than 91.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Marathon Independent School District ranks better than 60.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details Marathon Independent School District ranks better than 93.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marathon Independent School District who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.7%), White (33.9%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marathon Independent School District is 5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marathon Independent School District is $24,880.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marathon Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marathon Independent School District 4297th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Marathon Independent School District in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Marathon Independent School District 941st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Marathon Independent School District in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Marathon Independent School District 125th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Marathon Independent School District in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Marathon Independent School District

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Marathon Independent School District

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 77.64 572nd 3475 83.5%
2011 33.46 3237th 4095 21.0%
2012 33.49 3235th 4206 23.1%
2017 28.40 3241st 4329 25.1%
2018 36.22 2789th 4359 36.0%
2019 50.92 1979th 4479 55.8%
2024 14.74 4297th 4675 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marathon Independent School District

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.09 3975th 4264 6.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Marathon Independent School District

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.13 3181st 4306 26.1%
2019 55.77 1733rd 4348 60.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Marathon Independent School District

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.04 3313th 4168 20.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Marathon Independent School District

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Rank History for all middle school students at Marathon Independent School District

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 74.48 259th 1803 85.6%
2013 88.01 84th 1973 95.7%
2015 21.48 1764th 2043 13.7%
2019 57.84 757th 2193 65.5%
2021 42.42 1237th 2252 45.1%
2023 58.35 832nd 2330 64.3%
2024 54.28 941st 2361 60.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Marathon Independent School District

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.19 1642nd 2151 23.7%
2023 59.14 785th 2241 65.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Marathon Independent School District

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.97 1154th 1935 40.4%
2021 44.44 1071st 2043 47.6%
2023 48.20 1018th 2116 51.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Marathon Independent School District

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.88 939th 1427 34.2%
2007 87.21 25th 1497 98.3%
2008 62.59 610th 1510 59.6%
2010 52.13 985th 1568 37.2%
2011 62.90 687th 1672 58.9%
2018 60.67 555th 1797 69.1%
2019 94.32 14th 1857 99.2%
2021 53.50 800th 1861 57.0%
2022 46.57 963rd 1876 48.7%
2023 83.68 153rd 1961 92.2%
2024 85.83 125th 1987 93.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marathon Independent School District

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.92 147th 1794 91.8%
2021 56.42 637th 1848 65.5%
2023 76.58 225th 1897 88.1%
2024 72.63 247th 1883 86.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Marathon Independent School District

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 3.19 1786th 1841 3.0%
2023 75.92 270th 1891 85.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Marathon Independent School District

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.35 636th 1803 64.7%
2021 90.14 63rd 1840 96.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Marathon Independent School District

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.93 278th 1691 83.6%
2021 49.49 785th 1743 55.0%
2022 3.66 1713th 1762 2.8%
2023 84.88 117th 1820 93.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Marathon Independent School District

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 38 0 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1990 25 0 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1991 23 0 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1992 19 0 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1993 26 0 0 100 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1994 26 0 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1995 25 0 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1996 25 0 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1997 24 0 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1998 32 0 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 32 0 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2000 18 0 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2001 14 0 0 70 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2002 17 0 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2003 17 0 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2004 9 0 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2005 18 0 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2006 17 0 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2007 16 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2008 14 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2009 12 0 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2010 16 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2011 14 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 51
2012 14 0 0 45 0 0 1 0 60
2013 11 0 0 36 0 0 3 0 50
2014 6 0 0 34 0 0 1 0 41
2015 16 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 42
2016 17 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 54
2017 23 0 0 46 1 0 0 0 70
2018 26 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 63
2019 21 0 0 33 1 0 0 0 55
2020 13 0 0 43 1 0 0 0 57
2021 16 0 1 43 0 0 0 0 60
2022 17 0 1 39 0 0 0 0 57
2023 19 2 0 38 0 0 0 0 59
2024 20 2 0 37 0 0 0 0 59

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 Independent School District

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 104 n/a n/a n/a
1990 99 11.0 9.0 n/a
1991 90 10.8 8.3 n/a
1992 79 10.1 7.8 n/a
1993 126 15.0 8.4 73.8
1994 121 13.3 9.1 0
1995 121 15.9 7.6 0
1996 121 15.9 7.6 0
1997 111 16.8 6.6 0
1998 117 17.3 6.8 0
1999 110 19.3 5.7 0
2000 90 15.0 6.0 75.6
2001 85 12.0 7.1 80
2002 79 14.0 5.6 74.7
2003 79 14.0 5.6 74.7
2004 67 15.0 4.5 76.1
2005 67 14.1 4.8 61.2
2006 65 13.5 4.8 78.5
2007 59 13.1 4.5 64.4
2008 57 11.0 5.2 52.6
2009 48 11.5 4.2 72.9
2010 51 12.5 4.0 52.9
2011 51 10.5 4.8 60.8
2012 60 10.5 5.7 71.7
2013 50 3.0 16.6 90
2014 41 10.5 3.9 90.2
2015 42 10.0 4.2 66.7
2016 54 10.0 5.4 77.8
2017 70 9.8 7.0 87.1
2018 63 9.7 6.4 74.6
2019 55 9.8 5.5 76.4
2020 57 10.5 5.4 75.4
2021 60 12.0 5.0 76.7
2022 57 11.9 4.7 70.2
2023 59 11.2 5.2 61
2024 59 11.6 5.0 57.6

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 Independent School District

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 104 n/a n/a n/a
1990 99 11.0 9.0 n/a
1991 90 10.8 8.3 n/a
1992 79 10.1 7.8 n/a
1993 126 15.0 8.4 73.8
1994 121 13.3 9.1 0
1995 121 15.9 7.6 0
1996 121 15.9 7.6 0
1997 111 16.8 6.6 0
1998 117 17.3 6.8 0
1999 110 19.3 5.7 0
2000 90 15.0 6.0 75.6
2001 85 12.0 7.1 80
2002 79 14.0 5.6 74.7
2003 79 14.0 5.6 74.7
2004 67 15.0 4.5 76.1
2005 67 14.1 4.8 61.2
2006 65 13.5 4.8 78.5
2007 59 13.1 4.5 64.4
2008 57 11.0 5.2 52.6
2009 48 11.5 4.2 72.9
2010 51 12.5 4.0 52.9
2011 51 10.5 4.8 60.8
2012 60 10.5 5.7 71.7
2013 50 3.0 16.6 90
2014 41 10.5 3.9 90.2
2015 42 10.0 4.2 66.7
2016 54 10.0 5.4 77.8
2017 70 9.8 7.0 87.1
2018 63 9.7 6.4 74.6
2019 55 9.8 5.5 76.4
2020 57 10.5 5.4 75.4
2021 60 12.0 5.0 76.7
2022 57 11.9 4.7 70.2
2023 59 11.2 5.2 61
2024 59 11.6 5.0 57.6

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 Independent School District

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $300 (1.1%) $27,524 (98.9%) $27,824
2020 $100 (0.4%) $27,755 (99.6%) $27,855
2021 $460 (1.8%) $24,420 (98.2%) $24,880

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marathon Independent School District

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 757th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 832nd of 2330 Middle schools
 1.2%
Ranks 14th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 153rd of 1961 High schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Marathon Independent School District)10060
 40%
   7th Grade Reading (Marathon Independent School District (Isd))10060
 40%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4754
 7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marathon Independent School District)4020
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Marathon Independent School District (Isd))4020
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4129
 12%
8th Grade Reading (Marathon Independent School District)4075
 35%
   8th Grade Reading (Marathon Independent School District (Isd))4075
 35%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Science (Marathon Independent School District)4038
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Marathon Independent School District (Isd))4038
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Marathon Independent School District)200
 20%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Marathon Independent School District (Isd))200
 20%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course U.S. History (Marathon Independent School District)10055
 45%
   End of Course U.S. History (Marathon Independent School District (Isd))10055
 45%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5559
 7.3%
African American02
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic3338
 15.2%
Pacific Islander00
White2119
 9.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.4%61%
 15.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 59 students attended Marathon Independent School District.

Students at Marathon Independent School District are 63% Hispanic, 34% White, 3% African American.

Marathon Independent School District ranks in the bottom 8.1% of Texas alternative schools.


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