Serving 11 students in grades 9-12, Success Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
46%
13%
White
18%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marlin Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Success Academy?
11 students attend Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Success Academy students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are White.
What grades does Success Academy offer ?
Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Success Academy part of?
Success Academy is part of Marlin Independent School District.
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