Joan Martin Elementary School

301 E 10th St
Hobart, IN 46342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 501 students in grades 1-5, Joan Martin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30% in IN
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joan Martin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Joan Martin Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
501 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Joan Martin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joan Martin Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#375 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joan Martin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joan Martin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joan Martin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joan Martin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Joan Martin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Joan Martin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Joan Martin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Joan Martin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Joan Martin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Joan Martin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joan Martin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joan Martin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joan Martin Elementary School's ranking?
Joan Martin Elementary School is ranked #375 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Joan Martin Elementary School often compared to?
Joan Martin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veterans Elementary School At Mundell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Joan Martin Elementary School?
501 students attend Joan Martin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Joan Martin Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joan Martin Elementary School?
Joan Martin Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Joan Martin Elementary School offer ?
Joan Martin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Joan Martin Elementary School part of?
Joan Martin Elementary School is part of School City Of Hobart School District.

School Reviews

4   3/2/2019
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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