St. Mark's School Of Texas
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. ...
School Overview:
St. Mark's School Of Texas |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association of Independent Schools |
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| 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. |
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| % 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. |
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| 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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posted on September 11, 2009 at 03:28:18 am
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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 |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (75230) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 55% / 45% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Winston School - 189 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Covenant School - 280 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- The Hockaday School - 1041 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
- Episcopal School Of Dallas - 1135 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
- Providence Christian School Of Texas - 461 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
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