Martinez Elementary School
Tel:
(706)863-8308
- Martinez Elementary School serves 901 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Martinez Elementary School's student population of 901 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 901 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Martinez Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Martinez Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #331 out of 2,174 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 41% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 18% | 37% |
| White | 65% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Columbia County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta South Columbia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 547 students
1.1 miles
325 Mccormick Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706)863-3220 1.1 PK-5 547 - Evans Lakeside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 668 students
2.0 miles
527 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706)855-6900 2.0 6-8 668 - Augusta Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta Special Education School
Grades: 4-11 | 20 students
2.0 miles
3100 Perimeter Pkwy
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)651-0005 2.0 4-11 20 - Evans Lakeside High School Grades: 9-12 | 1717 students
2.1 miles
533 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706)863-0027 2.1 9-12 1717 - Evans Blue Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 622 students
2.3 miles
550 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706)868-0894 2.3 PK-5 622
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