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St. Mark's School Of Texas

10600 Preston Road, Dallas, TX, 75230-0752 -

School Notes Overview:

As a college preparatory institution, St. Mark's School of Texas prepares boys and young men for each successive step of their academic careers. It is our mission to educate the "whole boy," providing each of our students with the tools necessary to be successful in and out of the classroom. Additionally, as a boys' school we are able to address clearly and directly the particular characteristics and learning needs that boys exhibit. Our highly qualified and outstanding faculty has carefully crafted a rich and varied curriculum aimed at helping students acquire knowledge and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Teachers make sure that students go well beyond simply learning the facts. Marksmen read, write, and think critically across the arts and sciences and at all grade levels. The School's major objective is to prepare young men for lives of responsibility and leadership in a competitive and ever-changing world. To this end, we profess and uphold certain values including integrity, honor, courage, acceptance of responsibility for one's actions, the ability to defer gratification in pursuit of one's goals, service to the broader community, and commitment to working with others to make a difference on campus and in the world. ...

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School Overview:

	St. Mark's School Of Texas
School Membership(s)	National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Episcopal
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 12
County	Dallas County, TX
Student Body
Total Students	817 students
Student Body Type	All-boys
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color	23%	28%
Students by Grade
	Grade 1 - 32 students
	Grade 2 - 34 students
	Grade 3 - 36 students
	Grade 4 - 48 students
	Grade 5 - 67 students
	Grade 6 - 75 students
	Grade 7 - 87 students
	Grade 8 - 88 students
	Grade 9 - 94 students
	Grade 10 - 79 students
	Grade 11 - 90 students
	Grade 12 - 87 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	103 teachers
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	177 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	7 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

As a college preparatory institution, St. Mark's School of Texas prepares boys and young men for each successive step of their academic careers. It is our mission to educate the "whole boy," providing each of our students with the tools necessary to be successful in and out of the classroom. Additionally, as a boys' school we are able to address clearly and directly the particular characteristics and learning needs that boys exhibit. Our highly qualified and outstanding faculty has carefully crafted a rich and varied curriculum aimed at helping students acquire knowledge and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Teachers make sure that students go well beyond simply learning the facts. Marksmen read, write, and think critically across the arts and sciences and at all grade levels. The School's major objective is to prepare young men for lives of responsibility and leadership in a competitive and ever-changing world. To this end, we profess and uphold certain values including integrity, honor, courage, acceptance of responsibility for one's actions, the ability to defer gratification in pursuit of one's goals, service to the broader community, and commitment to working with others to make a difference on campus and in the world.
Profile last updated: 02/16/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (75230)	School Zip (75230)	(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate)	27,631 people	20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	59%	23%
Population Average Age	41 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.0 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$51,702	$46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	38 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	55% / 45%	59% / 41%