Serving 963 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Martha Baldwin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 66%
- Reading Proficiency: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martha Baldwin Elementary School's student population of 963 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
963 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Martha Baldwin Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
64%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Martha Baldwin Elementary School often compared to?
Martha Baldwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Martha Baldwin Elementary School?
963 students attend Martha Baldwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Martha Baldwin Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martha Baldwin Elementary School?
Martha Baldwin Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martha Baldwin Elementary School offer ?
Martha Baldwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Martha Baldwin Elementary School part of?
Martha Baldwin Elementary School is part of Alhambra Unified School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5 1/14/2014
The school is wonderful!!!! I also have learned a lot. :-)))
5 7/11/2011
Great school !!! My daughter has attended since kindergarten and has grown in so many ways. The teachers are great and the staff is always helpful.
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