Longview Times

There were 1,936 Hispanic students enrolled in Marshall ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.7% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Marshall ISD schools welcomed 5,057 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 38.3% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Marshall ISD roughly covers schools within Harrison County and has a main office in Marshall.

Among the eight schools in Marshall ISD schools, Marshall High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 567 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 %
2022-23	5,057	1,936	38.3%
2021-22	5,070	1,970	38.9%
2020-21	5,064	1,963	38.8%
2019-20	5,336	1,978	37.1%