Marathon Independent School Dist
Marathon, TX · Marathon ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-12 · Rural, remote
291st of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
109 NE 5TH ST, Marathon, TX 79842
(432)386-4431NCES ID 482898003272Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Marathon Independent School Dist 291st of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 30% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 29 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 59 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.5% | 62.7% | ▼ 9.8 pts | |
| White | 27.5% | 33.9% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 3.4% | ▲ 3.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $194K in zip 79842 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
What school district is Marathon Independent School Dist in?
Marathon Independent School Dist is part of the Marathon ISD district in Marathon, Texas.
Is Marathon Independent School Dist a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Marathon Independent School Dist 291st of 417 Texas schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Marathon Independent School Dist?
Hispanic 63%, White 34%, Black 3% (59 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Marathon Independent School Dist cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79842 is $194K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.