Marathon ISD is a rural school district in West Texas in Brewster County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 60.9% Hispanic and 50% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Rural
NCES Type
Rural-Remote
ESC Region
Midland
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The base average teaching salary was
$54,838
in 2025,
up
$9,593
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$38,988per year
—
State978thof 1,081
Region32ndof 33
Peers308thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,375per year
+$4,797
since 2015
State952ndof 1,182
Region28thof 32
Peers291stof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,960per year
+$14,678
since 2015
State519thof 1,191
Region23rdof 34
Peers133rdof 463
All teachers
$54,838per year
+$9,593
since 2015
State882ndof 1,201
Region27thof 34
Peers283rdof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$38,988per year
State978thof 1,081
Region32ndof 33
Peers308thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,375per year
State952ndof 1,182
Region28thof 32
Peers291stof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,960per year
State519thof 1,191
Region23rdof 34
Peers133rdof 463
All teachers
$54,838per year
State882ndof 1,201
Region27thof 34
Peers283rdof 463
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.