Saul Martinez Elementary School serves 980 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Saul Martinez Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saul Martinez Elementary School's student population of 980 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
980 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Saul Martinez Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Saul Martinez Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#3424 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%

Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #3424 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Saul Martinez Elementary School?
980 students attend Saul Martinez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Saul Martinez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saul Martinez Elementary School?
Saul Martinez Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, 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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