What grades does MARFA SCHOOLS serve?

As a Other school, MARFA SCHOOLS serves students in MARFA, TX. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is MARFA SCHOOLS located?

You can find MARFA SCHOOLS in MARFA, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MARFA SCHOOLS?

At MARFA SCHOOLS, there are approximately 8.6 students for every teacher.

What schools are in MARFA, TX?

MARFA SCHOOLS is among the schools serving MARFA, TX. The school is part of the local school system.

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MARFA SCHOOLS — School Calendar 2026-27

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MARFA, TX 79843

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Mon

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Mon

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Aug

Tue

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Aug

Thu

📣🏈🏐Meet the SHORTHORNS PEP RALLY @ The GymEvent

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Aug

Fri

🏈HS Football VS El Paso DaVinci @ Tornillo, TexasEvent

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Aug

Sat

🏐HS Volleyball VS Grandfalls in MARFAEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–12

Enrollment

223

Student:Teacher

8.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

MARFA ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

55.6%

Phone

(432)729-5500

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

25-29%

Graduation Rate

>=80%

Chronic Absenteeism

17.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

10 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

13 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.5:1

Better than average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

300

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,356

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,682

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$24,421

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 6%Local 74%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

46.8%

Below 150% poverty line

16.3%

Unemployment rate

33.0%

Uninsured residents

41.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

194

Current enrollment

Declining(-41% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

🚌🎒FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

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Mon, Aug 24, 2026

🚌FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Event

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

🏐OPEN

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	👩🏼‍💻CPG: Martinez, Gomez, Enriquez @ S.A.	Event	—
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	🏐HS Volleyball @ Van Horn	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	👩🏼‍💻CPG: Martinez, Gomez, Enriquez @ S.A.	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	🏈JH & HS Football @ Fort Hancock	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	👩🏼‍💻CPG: Martinez, Gomez, Enriquez @ S.A.	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	🏐JH Volleyball VS Presidio in MARFA	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	🏈JH & HS Football @ Fort Hancock	Event	—
Sat, Sep 5, 2026	🏐OPEN	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Holiday! No School!	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	🏐HS Volleyball @ Buena Vista	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	🏐JH Volleyball @ ALPINE	Event	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	🏈JH & HS Football @ Balmorhea	Event	—
Sat, Sep 12, 2026	🏐HS Volleyball @ Balmorhea	Event	—
Sat, Sep 12, 2026	🏐JH Volleyball Tournament in VAN HORN	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	🏐HS / JH Volleyball VS Fort Hancock in MARFA	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	🏈JH & HS Football VS Buena Vista in MARFA	Event	—
Sat, Sep 19, 2026	🏐HS Volleyball @ Fort Davis	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Early Release!	half_day	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	🏐HS / JH Volleyball VS Sierra Blanca in MARFA	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	🏈JH & HS Football @ Sanderson, Tx	Event	—
Sat, Sep 26, 2026	🏐HS Volleyball @ Dell City	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	📣HOMECOMING Week!👑	Event	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	📣HOMECOMING Week!👑	Event	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	🏐OPEN	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	📣HOMECOMING Week!👑	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	📣HOMECOMING Week!👑	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	HoCo PARADE / PEP RALLY	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	👑🏈HOMECOMING🏈👑	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	🏈JH & HS Football VS El Paso Immanuel in MARFA	Event	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	🏐HS Volleyball @ Fort Hancock	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	🏐HS / JH Volleyball VS Fort Davis in MARFA	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	🏈JH & HS Football VS Rocksprings @ Rankin, Tx	Event	—
Sat, Oct 10, 2026	🏐JH Volleyball Tournament in MARFA	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Holiday! No School!	Holiday	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	🏐HS / JH Volleyball @ Sierra Blanca	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	🏈BYE WEEK🏈	Event	—
Sat, Oct 17, 2026	🏐HS Volleyball VS Dell City in MARFA	Event	—
Sat, Oct 17, 2026	🏃🏽‍♂️‍➡️🥇Cross Country District Certification	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	🏐HS Volleyball @ Valentine	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	🏈JH & HS Football @ Fort Davis	Event	—
Sat, Oct 24, 2026	🏐HS Volleyball @ Alpine	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	🔴Red Ribbon Week🚭	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	🏃🏽‍♂️‍➡️🥇XC Regional Meet @Arlington, Tx	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Early Release!	half_day	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	🔴Red Ribbon Week🚭	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	🏃🏽‍♂️‍➡️🥇XC Regional Meet @Arlington, Tx	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	🏐District Certification 🏐	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	🏐HS Volleyball @ McCamey	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	🔴Red Ribbon Week🚭	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	🔴Red Ribbon Week🚭	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	🔴Red Ribbon Week🚭	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	🏈JH & HS Football @ Sierra Blanca	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	🏈JH & HS Football VS Dell City in MARFA	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	🏃🏽‍♂️‍➡️🥇XC STATE Meet @ Round Rock, Tx	Event	—
Sat, Nov 7, 2026	🏃🏽‍♂️‍➡️🥇XC STATE Meet @ Round Rock, Tx	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Early Release!	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Early Release!	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Autumn Break!	Break	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	TESTING:📝 M.O.Y. (IXL / MAP / Circle)	exam	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	🎄PARADE of LIGHTS 2026	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break!	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Student Holiday!	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Holiday! No School!	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	TESTING:📝 Interim STAAR Testing	exam	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Release!	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Holiday! No School!	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring Break!	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	TESTING:📝 STAAR Alt	exam	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School!	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	TESTING:📝 STAAR 3-8 RLA / ENGLISH I, II	exam	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	TESTING: STAAR 5th / 8th Science / 8th Grade SS / Biology / US History	exam	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	TESTING: STAAR Math 3-8th grade, Algebra 1	exam	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Early Release!	half_day	—
Sat, May 1, 2027	TESTING:📝 E.O.Y. (IXL / MAP / Circle)	exam	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	Early Release!	half_day	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Bad Weather Day!	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early Release!	half_day	—