Waco Reporter

There were 325 Hispanic students enrolled in Marlin ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 8% more 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, Hispanic students comprised 36.8% 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 Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 160 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 Hispanic Students	Hispanic students %
2021-22	882	325	36.8
2020-21	881	301	34.2
2019-20	920	305	33.2