Top Rankings
Marshall Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,957 students in Marshall Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Marshall Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
4,957 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
331 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marshall Independent School District, which is ranked #874 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#869 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
40%
54%
% Black
34%
13%
% White
22%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,801 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,643 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,801
$13,352
Spending / Student
$11,643
$14,079
Best Marshall Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2905 E Travis
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8770
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8770
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Wm B Travis Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Carolanne
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8780
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8780
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Marshall J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E Travis
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8830
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Jasper
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8880
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8880
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Marshall High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Maverick Dr
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8800
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Price T Young Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Sanford
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Marshall Early Graduation School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Evans St
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Gr: 8-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Meadows St
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8790
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8790
Gr: PK | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall Independent School District?
Marshall Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,957 students.
What is the rank of Marshall Independent School District?
Marshall Independent School District is ranked #874 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall Independent School District?
40% of Marshall Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall Independent School District?
Marshall Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Marshall Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,643 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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