Serving 961 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Saul Martinez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 961 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Saul Martinez Elementary serves the southeast part of Mecca, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 364.2 square miles. Families in this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 10.7 miles to the edge of the zone, extending up to 29.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saul Martinez Elementary School's student population of 961 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
961 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Saul Martinez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saul Martinez Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7207 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saul Martinez Elementary School's ranking?
Saul Martinez Elementary School is ranked #7207 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Saul Martinez Elementary School often compared to?
Saul Martinez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valle Del Sol Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Saul Martinez Elementary School?
961 students attend Saul Martinez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Saul Martinez Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saul Martinez Elementary School?
Saul Martinez Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Saul Martinez Elementary School offer ?
Saul Martinez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Saul Martinez Elementary School part of?
Saul Martinez Elementary School is part of Coachella Valley Unified School District.
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