Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, W A Martin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W A MARTIN EL serves the eastern part of Crandall, TX, covering an area of approximately 27.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W A Martin Elementary School's student population of 614 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
614 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Motto
To empower each student to positively impact the world.
School Rankings
W A Martin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W A Martin Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#6074 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 W A Martin Elementary School's ranking?
W A Martin Elementary School is ranked #6074 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are W A Martin Elementary School often compared to?
W A Martin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scurry-rosser Middle School, Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W A Martin Elementary School?
614 students attend W A Martin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of W A Martin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W A Martin Elementary School?
W A Martin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W A Martin Elementary School offer ?
W A Martin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is W A Martin Elementary School part of?
W A Martin Elementary School is part of Crandall Independent School District.
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