Waco Reporter

There were 484 African American students enrolled in Marlin ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 1.8% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Marlin ISD schools welcomed 882 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 54.9% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Marlin ISD roughly covers schools within Falls County and has a main office in Marlin.

Among the three schools in Marlin ISD schools, Marlin Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 263 students.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of African American Students	African American students %
2021-22	882	484	54.9
2020-21	881	493	56
2019-20	920	525	57.1