Martinez Elementary School
Martinez Elementary School serves 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Martinez Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Martinez Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 480 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Martinez Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Martinez Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #734 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 34% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 62% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Martinez Elementary School is Doherty High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jenkins Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Jenkins Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 987 students10
0.6 miles
6410 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-5300 0.6 6-8 987 - Colorado Springs Scott Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 599 students10
0.7 miles
6175 Whetstone Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200 0.7 PK-5 599 - Colorado Springs Pioneer Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 417 students10
0.8 miles
3663 Woodland Hills Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 234-5000 0.8 K-5 417 - Colorado Springs King Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 384 students10
1.1 miles
6110 Sapporo Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6000 1.1 PK-5 384 - Colorado Springs Keller Elementary School Math: 15% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 478 students10
1.2 miles
3730 East Montebello Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-5900 1.2 PK-5 478
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