Marfa Schools
Marfa, TX · Marfa ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-12 · Rural, remote
358th of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 14%▼ Declining
300 N GONZALES ST, Marfa, TX 79843
(432)729-5500NCES ID 482904003277Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Marfa Schools 358th 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 14% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2019 to 14th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 123 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 223 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.7% | 91.0% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| White | 10.8% | 6.7% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 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 $306K in zip 79843 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Marfa Schools
What school district is Marfa Schools in?
Marfa Schools is part of the Marfa ISD district in Marfa, Texas.
Is Marfa Schools a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Marfa Schools 358th of 417 Texas schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Marfa Schools?
Hispanic 91%, White 7% (223 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Marfa Schools cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79843 is $306K 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.