Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Romulo D Martinez Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Romulo D Martinez Elementary serves the southern part of Mission, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
525 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Romulo D Martinez Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2115 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Romulo D Martinez Elementary School's ranking?
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School is ranked #2115 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Romulo D Martinez Elementary School?
525 students attend Romulo D Martinez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Romulo D Martinez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Romulo D Martinez Elementary School?
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Romulo D Martinez Elementary School offer ?
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Romulo D Martinez Elementary School part of?
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School is part of Sharyland Independent School District.
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