Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, E.j. Martinez Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E.j. Martinez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
E.j. Martinez Elementary School's student population of 189 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E.j. Martinez Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E.j. Martinez Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
80%
62%
Black
4%
2%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E.j. Martinez Elementary School's ranking?
E.j. Martinez Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are E.j. Martinez Elementary School often compared to?
E.j. Martinez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carlos Gilbert Elementary School, Wood-gormley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend E.j. Martinez Elementary School?
189 students attend E.j. Martinez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of E.j. Martinez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E.j. Martinez Elementary School?
E.j. Martinez Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does E.j. Martinez Elementary School offer ?
E.j. Martinez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is E.j. Martinez Elementary School part of?
E.j. Martinez Elementary School is part of Santa Fe School District.
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