Marine Military Academy
School Notes Overview:
The Marine Military Academy of Harlingen, Texas is a private, college preparatory school for young boys in grades 8 to 12 and one year of postgraduate study. Marine is a challenging, traditional military school. The setting is structured and rules are enforced; the goal is to prepare young men for college. MMA is unique among all military schools and secondary institutions. Its very foundation was framed from the desire to emulate those tried and true Marine traditions and values that have earned the respect and gratitude of our great nation. The Corps of Cadets at MMA is comprised of young men from different cultural, economic, social, and academic backgrounds as any other educational institution. Some young men come to MMA with aspirations to one day attend a prestigious university or service academy, others come because they especially enjoy a structured, military environment. Others attend MMA because of the parents' determination to give their sons the best possible opportunities for a successful future. ...
School Overview:
Marine Military Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | Other school association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 - 8 | |
| County | Cameron County, TX | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 40 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 8 - 40 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers | |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 186 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | n/a | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- The Marine Military Academy of Harlingen, Texas is a private, college preparatory school for young boys in grades 8 to 12 and one year of postgraduate study. Marine is a challenging, traditional military school. The setting is structured and rules are enforced; the goal is to prepare young men for college. MMA is unique among all military schools and secondary institutions. Its very foundation was framed from the desire to emulate those tried and true Marine traditions and values that have earned the respect and gratitude of our great nation. The Corps of Cadets at MMA is comprised of young men from different cultural, economic, social, and academic backgrounds as any other educational institution. Some young men come to MMA with aspirations to one day attend a prestigious university or service academy, others come because they especially enjoy a structured, military environment. Others attend MMA because of the parents' determination to give their sons the best possible opportunities for a successful future.
- Profile last updated: 02/16/2007
In the News:
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (78550) | School Zip (78550) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 51,087 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 22% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 31 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $29,223 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.6 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 34 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 58% / 42% | 59% / 41% |
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Nearby Schools:
- St. Albans Episcopal Day School - 300 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- St Paul Lutheran School - 134 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
- St. Anthony Catholic School - 233 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
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