Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School serves 794 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Tunnell (Martin Luther) 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School's student population of 794 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 794 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6396 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 5% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Santa Maria-Bonita School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School is Pioneer Valley High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rice (William) Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Maria Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School Math: 17% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 949 students10
0.6 miles
1100 E. Fesler St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7880 0.6 7-8 949 - Santa Maria Rice (William) Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 902 students10
0.7 miles
700 E. Vickie Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7740 0.7 K-6 902 - Santa Maria Taylor (ida Redmond) Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 934 students10
0.8 miles
1921 N. Carlotti Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6250 0.8 K-6 934 - Santa Maria Pioneer Valley High School Math: 20% | Reading: 55%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,713 students10
1.0 miles
675 Panther Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305 1 9-12 2,713 - Santa Maria Alvin Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 988 students10
1.1 miles
301 E. Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6760 1.1 K-6 988
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