Joseph Martin Elementary School

Summary:

Joseph Martin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hinesville, Georgia, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 772 students. The school is part of the Liberty County School District, which is ranked 132 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Joseph Martin Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Liberty County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade proficiency rates were 27.5% in ELA and 33.6% in Math, compared to the Liberty County averages of 32% and 36.2%, and the Georgia state averages of 38.4% and 45.4%, respectively. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years, with a ranking of 787 out of 1,248 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Joseph Martin Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with a rate of 63.73% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Joseph Martin Elementary School to the nearby schools in the Liberty County School District, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming. For example, Taylors Creek Elementary School, which is only 5.54 miles away, consistently outperforms Joseph Martin in test scores and has a higher school ranking. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Joseph Martin Elementary School may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance, and by addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions, the school has the potential to improve its academic outcomes and provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1000 Joseph Martin Rd
       Hinesville, GA  31313


(912) 368-3114

District: Liberty County

SchoolDigger Rank:
787th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Joseph Martin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Midway Middle School
High:    Liberty County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  772

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.8%
White:
20.9%
Hispanic:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Compare Details Joseph Martin Elementary School ranks worse than 63.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.84. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Joseph Martin Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Liberty County:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty County 132nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joseph Martin Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.10 388th 1101 64.8%
2007 66.93 393rd 1125 65.1%
2008 69.68 335th 1134 70.5%
2009 75.86 228th 1133 79.9%
2010 62.35 502nd 1183 57.6%
2011 54.15 654th 1212 46.0%
2012 65.44 473rd 1201 60.6%
2013 54.25 684th 1225 44.2%
2014 57.65 627th 1231 49.1%
2015 39.52 736th 1240 40.6%
2016 42.58 679th 1233 44.9%
2017 42.06 675th 1205 44.0%
2018 41.67 686th 1209 43.3%
2019 38.78 735th 1234 40.4%
2021 33.08 773rd 1214 36.3%
2022 40.79 692nd 1244 44.4%
2023 49.21 557th 1242 55.2%
2024 33.84 787th 1248 36.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Open Quote We love this school, they have great programs and the teachers are fantastic.
(Mother of a Kindergartner) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Joseph Martin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 817 817
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 853 853
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 857 857
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 902 902
1994 365 416 23 41 3 n/a n/a 0 848
1995 319 360 10 47 0 n/a n/a 0 736
1996 319 360 10 47 0 n/a n/a 0 736
1997 321 379 11 41 1 n/a n/a 0 753
1998 301 378 16 30 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1999 319 359 21 26 1 n/a n/a 0 726
2000 288 381 18 27 1 n/a n/a 0 715
2001 285 339 14 25 2 n/a n/a 0 665
2002 236 244 20 40 3 n/a n/a 0 543
2003 236 244 20 40 3 n/a n/a 0 543
2004 227 268 20 57 4 n/a n/a 0 576
2005 220 272 25 38 3 n/a n/a 51 609
2006 204 269 19 28 0 n/a n/a 50 570
2007 186 267 16 42 1 n/a n/a 62 574
2008 210 212 8 35 1 n/a n/a 69 535
2009 213 191 11 46 0 n/a n/a 64 525
2010 231 215 14 44 3 0 33 0 540
2011 201 264 21 52 2 0 30 0 570
2012 201 283 19 52 2 1 36 0 594
2013 193 237 19 90 2 1 40 0 582
2014 216 268 16 98 4 2 55 0 659
2015 174 266 14 96 2 4 47 0 603
2016 194 260 16 98 1 4 49 0 622
2017 181 287 8 102 0 5 54 0 637
2018 155 277 13 111 1 7 64 0 628
2019 141 316 15 118 0 9 65 0 664
2020 146 324 18 103 1 11 68 0 671
2021 128 294 15 121 1 12 53 0 624
2022 148 330 11 139 1 9 64 0 702
2023 161 369 11 136 2 7 86 0 772

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joseph Martin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 817 37.0 22.0 36.1
1991 853 46.0 18.5 39
1992 857 46.0 18.6 36.4
1993 902 42.0 21.5 35
1994 848 45.5 18.6 35.3
1995 736 46.4 15.9 38.5
1996 736 46.4 15.9 38.5
1997 753 43.0 17.5 50.3
1998 725 47.6 15.2 52.8
1999 726 48.3 15.0 47.4
2000 715 48.0 14.9 49.5
2001 665 37.9 17.5 47.8
2002 543 32.1 16.9 48.1
2003 543 32.1 16.9 48.1
2004 576 28.0 20.6 52.1
2005 609 42.0 14.5 74
2006 570 41.0 13.9 72.9
2007 574 43.2 13.3 67.2
2008 535 36.1 14.8 60.5
2009 525 37.6 14.0 57.3
2010 540 38.1 14.1 53.1
2011 570 34.9 16.3 56.5
2012 594 40.9 14.5 59.1
2013 582 38.4 15.1 57
2014 659 43.8 15.0 64.5
2015 603 44.0 13.7 66.8
2016 622 41.0 15.1 57.2
2017 637 40.5 15.7 57.6
2018 628 43.3 14.5 61
2019 664 45.3 14.6 65.2
2020 671 43.5 15.4 61.5
2021 624 44.2 14.1 63.3
2022 702 43.3 16.2 n/a
2023 772 43.2 17.8 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joseph Martin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 817 37.0 22.0 36.1
1991 853 46.0 18.5 39
1992 857 46.0 18.6 36.4
1993 902 42.0 21.5 35
1994 848 45.5 18.6 35.3
1995 736 46.4 15.9 38.5
1996 736 46.4 15.9 38.5
1997 753 43.0 17.5 50.3
1998 725 47.6 15.2 52.8
1999 726 48.3 15.0 47.4
2000 715 48.0 14.9 49.5
2001 665 37.9 17.5 47.8
2002 543 32.1 16.9 48.1
2003 543 32.1 16.9 48.1
2004 576 28.0 20.6 52.1
2005 609 42.0 14.5 74
2006 570 41.0 13.9 72.9
2007 574 43.2 13.3 67.2
2008 535 36.1 14.8 60.5
2009 525 37.6 14.0 57.3
2010 540 38.1 14.1 53.1
2011 570 34.9 16.3 56.5
2012 594 40.9 14.5 59.1
2013 582 38.4 15.1 57
2014 659 43.8 15.0 64.5
2015 603 44.0 13.7 66.8
2016 622 41.0 15.1 57.2
2017 637 40.5 15.7 57.6
2018 628 43.3 14.5 61
2019 664 45.3 14.6 65.2
2020 671 43.5 15.4 61.5
2021 624 44.2 14.1 63.3
2022 702 43.3 16.2 n/a
2023 772 43.2 17.8 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Joseph Martin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $539 (5.7%) $8,911 (94.3%) $9,450
2018 $501 (5.2%) $9,067 (94.8%) $9,568
2019 $553 (5.8%) $8,903 (94.2%) $9,456

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph Martin Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 735th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 557th of 1242 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Martin Elementary School)25.623.7
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty County)38.130.1
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joseph Martin Elementary School)35.742.9
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Liberty County)46.842.9
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Martin Elementary School)38.930.8
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty County)38.527.4
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joseph Martin Elementary School)36.642.9
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Liberty County)46.936.3
 10.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Martin Elementary School)43.250.5
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty County)38.637.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joseph Martin Elementary School)24.225.7
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty County)26.222.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Joseph Martin Elementary School)45.347.7
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Liberty County)37.234.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students664772
 16.3%
African American316369
 16.8%
American Indian02
Asian1511
 26.7%
Hispanic118136
 15.3%
Pacific Islander97
 22.2%
White141161
 14.2%
Two or More Races6586
 32.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.2%63.7%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph Martin Elementary School

Joseph Martin Elementary School ranks 787th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 772 students attended Joseph Martin Elementary School.

Students at Joseph Martin Elementary School are 48% African American, 21% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Joseph Martin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Midway Middle School
High : Liberty County High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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