Serving 803 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School's student population of 803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5178 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
88%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School's ranking?
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School is ranked #5178 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School?
803 students attend Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School?
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School offer ?
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School part of?
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
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