Martinez Elementary School

1250 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martinez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martinez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Martinez Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Martinez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martinez Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6579 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martinez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martinez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Martinez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
75%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Martinez Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
13%
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White
13%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Martinez Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Martinez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martinez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martinez Elementary School's ranking?
Martinez Elementary School is ranked #6579 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Martinez Elementary School?
412 students attend Martinez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Martinez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martinez Elementary School?
Martinez Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martinez Elementary School offer ?
Martinez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Martinez Elementary School part of?
Martinez Elementary School is part of Abilene Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Martinez Elementary School located?
Martinez Elementary School is located in the Cobb Park Area neighborhood of Abilene, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Cobb Park Area.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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