Summary:
In zip code 77706, there is one middle school, Marshall Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Beaumont, Texas, as part of the Beaumont Independent School District (Isd).
Marshall Middle presents a complex picture for parents. The school has a total enrollment of 694 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1, with spending per student at $9,491. A significant 80.26% of students are economically disadvantaged. The school's state ranking has been consistently low, placing in the bottom 14-23% of Texas middle schools over the past three years, earning a 1-star rating. However, there is a notable paradox in its academic performance. While the school struggles profoundly in standard grade-level math—with 7th-grade math proficiency reported at 0%—its advanced math program is exceptional. Eighth-grade students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam achieve proficiency rates of 87.8%, far exceeding both the district (34.48%) and state (54.03%) averages. This suggests a highly effective program for a select group of advanced students, while the majority of students in standard math classes are underserved.
Reading is a relative strength, with proficiency rates in the 40-43% range, consistently above the district average. Social Studies is a persistent weakness, with 8th-grade proficiency rates around 16%, roughly half the already-low state average. Despite the academic challenges, the school has a positive sign in retention, with a dropout rate of just 1.1%, significantly lower than the district's 4.2%. This indicates the school is effective at keeping students enrolled. The disconnect between substantial resources and low overall outcomes suggests deeper issues related to instructional quality or curriculum alignment, rather than a simple lack of funding.
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