Joseph Martin Elementary School

1000 Joseph Martin Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 702 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph Martin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 702 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joseph Martin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Joseph Martin Elementary School's student population of 702 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
702 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Joseph Martin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Martin Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1341 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
36%
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28%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
20%
18%
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Black
47%
36%
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White
21%
37%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph Martin Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Martin Elementary School is ranked #1341 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Joseph Martin Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Martin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Taylors Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Martin Elementary School?
702 students attend Joseph Martin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Joseph Martin Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Martin Elementary School?
Joseph Martin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph Martin Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Martin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joseph Martin Elementary School part of?
Joseph Martin Elementary School is part of Liberty County School District.

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Date
Spring Break - School Holidays
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - End of 4th Nine Weeks
May 17, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 702 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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