Martinez Elementary School
Tel:
(706)863-8308
- Martinez Elementary School serves 762 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Martinez Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Martinez Elementary School's student population of 762 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 762 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Martinez Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,185 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Martinez Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #480 out of 2185 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 16% |
| Black | 20% | 37% |
| White | 61% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Columbia County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Martinez Elementary School is Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakeside Middle School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Columbia Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta South Columbia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 536 students
1.1 miles
325 Mccormick Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706)863-3220 1.1 PK-5 536 - Evans Lakeside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 635 students
2.0 miles
527 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706)855-6900 2.0 6-8 635 - Augusta Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 14 students
2.0 miles
3100 Perimeter Pkwy
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)651-0005 2.0 6-12 14 - Evans Lakeside High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,818 student
2.1 miles
533 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706)863-0027 2.1 9-12 1,818 - Evans Blue Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 586 students
2.3 miles
550 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706)868-0894 2.3 PK-5 586
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