Martin School

Summary:

Martin School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Lancaster School District in Pennsylvania, with a student population of 672 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly Hispanic (55.65%), followed by African American (19.64%), White (11.01%), and Asian (6.4%) students.

Despite its diverse student population, Martin School has consistently been ranked in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, only 17.9% of Martin School students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 39.3% statewide and 17.7% in the Lancaster School District. This trend is particularly pronounced for the school's Hispanic and low socioeconomic status student subgroups.

Interestingly, while all the Lancaster School District elementary schools analyzed have relatively low academic performance and high percentages of low-income students, Martin School stands out as the lowest-performing. Nearby schools like Fulton Elementary, King Elementary, and Washington Elementary have slightly higher PSSA proficiency rates and slightly lower percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients. This suggests that Martin School may face unique challenges or circumstances that contribute to its particularly poor academic outcomes compared to other schools in the same district. Additionally, the school's per-student spending ($19,612 in 2021-2022) is on the lower end compared to nearby Lancaster schools, raising questions about whether Martin School is receiving adequate funding and resources to support its high-need student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2000 Wabank Rd
       Lancaster, PA  17603-6433


(717) 291-6193

District: Lancaster School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1244th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,612 Help


Students who attend Martin School usually attend:

Middle:    Wheatland Middle School
High:    McCaskey Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  672

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.7%
African American:
19.6%
White:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Martin School ranks worse than 81.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 8th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Lancaster School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details Martin School ranks worse than 75.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.09. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Martin School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lancaster School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.7%), African American (19.6%), White (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin School is 12.2. 9 elementary schools in the Lancaster School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin School is $19,612. 9 elementary schools in the Lancaster School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Martin School:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin School 1244th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Martin School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Martin School 677th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Martin School in the ranking list.)

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Lancaster School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster School District 506th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Martin School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Martin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.40 834th 1302 35.9%
2004 60.54 597th 1308 54.4%
2005 31.21 1027th 1299 20.9%
2006 43.26 1085th 1545 29.8%
2007 35.37 1202nd 1555 22.7%
2008 34.81 1212th 1551 21.9%
2009 45.71 1060th 1549 31.6%
2010 47.45 1061st 1579 32.8%
2011 37.44 1227th 1597 23.2%
2012 38.21 1207th 1599 24.5%
2013 34.23 1174th 1519 22.7%
2014 22.50 1216th 1467 17.1%
2015 25.51 1144th 1474 22.4%
2016 35.47 1117th 1554 28.1%
2017 30.47 1163rd 1547 24.8%
2018 29.96 1153rd 1530 24.6%
2019 28.17 1172nd 1544 24.1%
2021 15.33 1189th 1433 17.0%
2022 22.08 1197th 1534 22.0%
2023 18.01 1244th 1534 18.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.84 1135th 1414 19.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Martin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.65 169th 437 61.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Martin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.94 273rd 432 36.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Martin School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Martin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 29.42 593rd 835 29.0%
2016 31.26 611th 870 29.8%
2017 34.44 588th 877 33.0%
2018 29.16 619th 861 28.1%
2019 27.05 643rd 891 27.8%
2021 14.88 661st 797 17.1%
2022 20.20 674th 883 23.7%
2023 21.09 677th 893 24.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.99 636th 874 27.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Martin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.31 229th 421 45.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Martin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.86 253rd 362 30.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Martin School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 206 20 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1989 218 21 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1990 219 7 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1991 217 14 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1992 239 25 6 20 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 246 31 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1994 230 44 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1995 213 40 6 47 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1996 213 40 6 47 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1997 196 41 9 35 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1998 164 39 10 43 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1999 165 38 6 30 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2000 158 63 9 52 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2001 138 73 6 61 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2002 138 48 4 78 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2003 138 48 4 78 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2004 122 65 11 78 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2005 117 57 8 91 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2006 114 52 7 90 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2007 112 57 6 98 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2008 105 52 7 99 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2009 108 51 6 98 0 n/a n/a 2 265
2010 93 56 7 121 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2011 88 48 11 144 0 0 5 0 296
2012 99 50 16 163 0 0 11 0 339
2013 102 51 15 165 0 0 15 0 348
2014 110 68 19 185 0 0 21 0 403
2015 151 99 25 311 0 0 32 0 618
2016 141 98 30 349 1 0 30 0 649
2017 147 106 35 402 0 0 39 0 729
2018 137 108 40 409 1 0 35 0 730
2019 117 103 42 421 0 0 36 0 719
2020 109 109 45 440 0 1 38 0 742
2021 103 122 49 402 0 1 37 0 714
2022 90 123 55 397 0 1 37 0 703
2023 74 132 43 374 0 1 48 0 672

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 Martin School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 244 16.3 14.9 n/a
1989 264 15.2 17.3 n/a
1990 236 11.5 20.5 0
1991 248 16.2 15.3 n/a
1992 290 16.9 17.1 n/a
1993 304 12.0 25.3 n/a
1994 312 13.0 24.0 n/a
1995 306 12.0 25.5 n/a
1996 306 12.0 25.5 n/a
1997 281 12.0 23.4 n/a
1998 256 12.0 21.3 n/a
1999 240 15.6 15.4 n/a
2000 282 17.0 16.6 35.1
2001 279 20.0 14.0 44.4
2002 269 17.6 15.3 41.6
2003 269 17.6 15.3 41.6
2004 276 16.6 16.6 50.7
2005 273 16.6 16.4 41
2006 263 13.4 19.6 55.9
2007 273 17.7 15.4 57.1
2008 263 19.4 13.6 54
2009 265 19.0 13.9 63.1
2010 277 18.5 14.9 65.3
2011 296 17.6 16.8 62.5
2012 339 20.1 16.8 64.3
2013 348 21.1 16.4 71.6
2014 403 22.6 17.8 71.7
2015 618 36.0 17.1 99.5
2016 649 37.0 17.5 100
2017 729 47.0 15.5 100
2018 730 51.0 14.3 100
2019 719 51.0 14.0 100
2020 742 53.0 14.0 96.1
2021 714 53.0 13.4 99.6
2022 703 55.0 12.7 99.6
2023 672 55.0 12.2 99.9

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 Martin School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 244 16.3 14.9 n/a
1989 264 15.2 17.3 n/a
1990 236 11.5 20.5 0
1991 248 16.2 15.3 n/a
1992 290 16.9 17.1 n/a
1993 304 12.0 25.3 n/a
1994 312 13.0 24.0 n/a
1995 306 12.0 25.5 n/a
1996 306 12.0 25.5 n/a
1997 281 12.0 23.4 n/a
1998 256 12.0 21.3 n/a
1999 240 15.6 15.4 n/a
2000 282 17.0 16.6 35.1
2001 279 20.0 14.0 44.4
2002 269 17.6 15.3 41.6
2003 269 17.6 15.3 41.6
2004 276 16.6 16.6 50.7
2005 273 16.6 16.4 41
2006 263 13.4 19.6 55.9
2007 273 17.7 15.4 57.1
2008 263 19.4 13.6 54
2009 265 19.0 13.9 63.1
2010 277 18.5 14.9 65.3
2011 296 17.6 16.8 62.5
2012 339 20.1 16.8 64.3
2013 348 21.1 16.4 71.6
2014 403 22.6 17.8 71.7
2015 618 36.0 17.1 99.5
2016 649 37.0 17.5 100
2017 729 47.0 15.5 100
2018 730 51.0 14.3 100
2019 719 51.0 14.0 100
2020 742 53.0 14.0 96.1
2021 714 53.0 13.4 99.6
2022 703 55.0 12.7 99.6
2023 672 55.0 12.2 99.9

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 Martin School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,153 (6.8%) $15,720 (93.2%) $16,873
2020 $1,246 (6.7%) $17,310 (93.3%) $18,556
2021 $2,321 (11.9%) $17,237 (88.1%) $19,558
2022 $2,630 (13.4%) $16,982 (86.6%) $19,612

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin 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 1172nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1244th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.2%
Ranks 643rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 677th of 893 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Martin School)43.422.3
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin School)47.123.8
 23.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Martin School)30.518.1
 12.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Martin School)74.655.7
 18.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin School)5632.8
 23.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Martin School)24.626.8
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin School)38.926.8
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Martin School)18.819.7
 0.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Martin School)5036.1
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Martin School)22.77.5
 15.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Martin School)49.333.3
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Martin School)19.212.5
 6.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Martin School)33.326.8
 6.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Martin School)28.934.5
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Martin School)26.117.9
 8.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Martin School)55.441.9
 13.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Martin School)45.231.1
 14.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students719672
 6.5%
African American103132
 28.2%
American Indian00
Asian4243
 2.4%
Hispanic421374
 11.2%
Pacific Islander01
White11774
 36.8%
Two or More Races3648
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.9%
 0.1%


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Martin School ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 672 students attended Martin School.

Students who attend Martin School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wheatland Middle School
High : McCaskey Campus

Students at Martin School are 56% Hispanic, 20% African American, 11% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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