Is Martinez Elementary a good school?

Martinez Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Martinez Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 391 students attended Martinez Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Martinez Elementary?

Students at Martinez Elementary are 74% Hispanic, 16% White, 8% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Martinez Elementary attend?

Students who attend Martinez Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Craig Middle High : Abilene High School

Martinez Elementary

Summary:

Martinez Elementary is a public elementary school in Abilene, Texas, serving 412 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Abilene Independent School District, which is ranked 676 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($11,966 in 2020-2021) compared to state and district averages, Martinez Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with academic performance that is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population, with particularly low performance for African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students, as well as female students. Nearby Bassetti, Alcorta, and Thomas Elementary schools generally outperform Martinez Elementary on academic measures, despite serving more diverse student populations.

To improve the school's performance, the Abilene ISD and Martinez Elementary's leadership should conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, develop a targeted intervention plan, explore collaboration with higher-performing nearby schools, and closely monitor progress to ensure continuous improvement. By addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population and implementing effective, evidence-based strategies, Martinez Elementary can work towards providing a high-quality education for all its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1250 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603

(325) 794-4160

District: Abilene Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4020^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,966

Students who attend Martinez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Craig Middle
High:	Abilene High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 391

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.4%

White:

15.6%

African American:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Martinez Elementary ranks worse than 86% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 11^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.4%), White (15.6%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martinez Elementary is 13.4, which is the 2^nd best among 13 elementary schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Martinez Elementary employs 28.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martinez Elementary is $11,966, which is the 2^nd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Martinez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Martinez Elementary 4020^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Martinez Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Abilene Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Abilene Independent School District (Isd) 676^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Martinez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2014	32.90	3264^th	4260	23.4%
2015	29.59	3357^th	4320	22.3%
2016	30.49	3271^st	4286	23.7%
2017	29.09	3206^th	4329	25.9%
2018	28.54	3275^th	4359	24.9%
2019	24.82	3638^th	4479	18.8%
2021	24.71	3527^th	4578	23.0%
2022	19.53	3972^nd	4581	13.3%
2023	19.99	4006^th	4647	13.8%
2024	20.37	4020^th	4675	14.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Martinez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	43.02	1947^th	3333	41.6%
2024	31.77	2675^th	3638	26.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Martinez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.13	2507^th	3558	29.5%
2019	35.68	2374^th	3684	35.6%
2021	34.72	2431^st	3799	36.0%
2022	37.93	2425^th	3952	38.6%
2023	26.40	3386^th	4086	17.1%
2024	47.36	2066^th	4261	51.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Martinez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.33	2825^th	4264	33.7%
2019	33.48	3238^th	4309	24.9%
2021	31.77	3263^rd	4451	26.7%
2022	23.78	3850^th	4477	14.0%
2023	27.36	3690^th	4521	18.4%
2024	35.90	3187^th	4560	30.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Martinez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.24	3110^th	4306	27.8%
2019	28.56	3408^th	4348	21.6%
2021	25.36	3508^th	4499	22.0%
2022	18.93	4059^th	4561	11.0%
2023	11.49	4393^rd	4588	4.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Martinez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.75	2575^th	3184	19.1%
2022	51.42	1805^th	2958	39.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Martinez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.31	2410^th	4240	43.2%
2019	37.64	2845^th	4295	33.8%
2021	27.91	3522^nd	4331	18.7%
2022	24.07	3848^th	4461	13.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Martinez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.82	3377^th	4319	21.8%
2019	24.45	3647^th	4357	16.3%
2021	25.89	3459^th	4498	23.1%
2022	21.58	3894^th	4563	14.7%
2023	30.39	3380^th	4585	26.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Martinez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.65	1552^nd	2483	37.5%
2019	18.66	2328^th	2515	7.4%
2021	24.51	2071^st	2444	15.3%
2022	16.75	2284^th	2421	5.7%
2023	14.06	2358^th	2443	3.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Martinez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.78	3325^th	4168	20.2%
2019	33.66	3037^th	4188	27.5%
2021	29.68	3253^rd	4329	24.9%
2022	24.12	3752^nd	4376	14.3%
2023	29.67	3394^th	4401	22.9%
2024	28.55	3485^th	4431	21.3%

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Rank History for White students at Martinez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.20	1887^th	3127	39.7%
2019	18.90	2833^rd	3142	9.8%
2021	24.21	2584^th	3082	16.2%
2022	9.81	2990^th	3082	3.0%
2023	10.76	2974^th	3106	4.2%
2024	17.84	2778^th	3078	9.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Martinez Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	121	51	1	528	0	13	714
2014	115	63	1	555	0	18	752
2015	115	67	1	524	0	14	721
2016	97	70	1	431	1	16	616
2017	89	53	0	419	0	13	574
2018	85	45	0	427	0	13	570
2019	88	51	0	391	0	9	539
2020	74	49	0	386	0	7	516
2021	60	33	0	327	0	13	433
2022	59	38	0	348	1	13	459
2023	54	36	0	308	1	13	412
2024	61	31	0	291	0	8	391

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 Martinez Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	714	41.1	17.3	88.9
2014	752	45.0	16.7	88.7
2015	721	45.0	16.0	86.8
2016	616	42.0	14.6	90.1
2017	574	38.1	15.0	93.6
2018	570	38.1	14.9	93.7
2019	539	37.0	14.5	92.2
2020	516	37.0	13.9	91.9
2021	433	33.0	13.1	87.5
2022	459	33.3	13.7	86.7
2023	412	30.2	13.6	94.2
2024	391	28.9	13.4	92.1

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 Martinez Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	714	41.1	17.3	88.9
2014	752	45.0	16.7	88.7
2015	721	45.0	16.0	86.8
2016	616	42.0	14.6	90.1
2017	574	38.1	15.0	93.6
2018	570	38.1	14.9	93.7
2019	539	37.0	14.5	92.2
2020	516	37.0	13.9	91.9
2021	433	33.0	13.1	87.5
2022	459	33.3	13.7	86.7
2023	412	30.2	13.6	94.2
2024	391	28.9	13.4	92.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Martinez Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,101 (22.3%)	$7,320 (77.7%)	$9,421
2020	$2,227 (21.6%)	$8,076 (78.4%)	$10,303
2021	$3,207 (26.8%)	$8,759 (73.2%)	$11,966

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martinez Elementary

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 3638^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4006^th of 4647 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Martinez Elementary)	26	32	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))	35	42	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martinez Elementary)	40	36	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))	37	35	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Martinez Elementary)	35	36	1%
4th Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))	38	38
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martinez Elementary)	41	40	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))	35	34	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Martinez Elementary)	33	20	13%
5th Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))	41	47	6%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martinez Elementary)	35	12	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))	43	37	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Martinez Elementary)	30	7	23%
5th Grade Science (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))	37	23	14%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	539	412	23.6%
African American	51	36	29.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	391	308	21.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	88	54	38.6%
Two or More Races	9	13	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.2%	94.2%	2%

Schools Near Martinez Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Martinez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 Merchant St	Abilene	79603	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 794-4160	391	29	13.4	92.1%	61 (15.6%)	31 (7.9%)	291 (74.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	20.4	4020^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.0%		20	4006^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.8%	14								43.9	21.2	35.2	22.8	25.0	31.5	5.6	$11,966	$3,207	$8,759
Ortiz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2550 Vogel	Abilene	79603	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 671-4945	447	33	13.4	96.4%	33 (7.4%)	46 (10.3%)	357 (79.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	12	4433^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	5.2%		8.4	4506^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.0%	73	18.2	18.2	10.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	21.9	15.1	21.3	25.6	18.8	29.7	3.2	$10,020	$2,483	$7,537
Purcell Elementary	Public	K-5	3633 N 14th St	Abilene	79603	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 671-4845	594	37	16.2	84.0%	128 (21.5%)	86 (14.5%)	359 (60.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	20.2	4028^th of 4675 public elementary schools	13.8%		22.1	3877^th of 4647 public elementary schools	16.6%	151								38.2	33.8	36.3	28.2	24.4	21.8	4.9	$9,043	$1,898	$7,144
Long Early Learning Center	Public	PK	3600 Sherry Ln	Abilene	79603	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 671-4920	751	45	16.6	83.9%	164 (21.8%)	134 (17.8%)	395 (52.6%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (5.6%)								(n/a)															$13,282	$6,381	$6,901
Stafford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1026 N Pioneer Dr	Abilene	79603	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 671-4895	458	30	15.1	89.3%	128 (27.9%)	71 (15.5%)	229 (50.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.2%)	43.8	2572^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	45.0%		41.4	2701^st of 4647 public elementary schools	41.9%	129								41.0	39.1	44.7	47.4	43.8	43.4	18.4	$11,556	$2,556	$9,000
Crockett Early Headstart	Public	PK	3282 S 13th	Abilene	79605	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 690-3770	132			2.3%	9 (6.8%)	9 (6.8%)	110 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)
Bonham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	717 Buccaneer Dr	Abilene	79605	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 690-3745	478	36	13.2	82.8%	177 (37.0%)	58 (12.1%)	223 (46.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)	26.7	3647^th of 4675 public elementary schools	22.0%		22.1	3876^th of 4647 public elementary schools	16.6%	229								32.4	25.6	47.4	21.6	35.6	38.2	14.5	$9,979	$2,671	$7,308
Thomas Elementary	Public	K-5	1240 Lakeside Dr	Abilene	79602	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 671-4995	389	28	13.9	80.2%	83 (21.3%)	126 (32.4%)	162 (41.6%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.6%)	31.8	3331^st of 4675 public elementary schools	28.7%		46.7	2368^th of 4647 public elementary schools	49.0%	963								35.0	53.1	40.7	33.3	38.8	23.7	11.9	$11,567	$2,251	$9,316
Bowie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2034 Jeanette St	Abilene	79602	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 671-4770	478	35	13.7	91.0%	162 (33.9%)	39 (8.2%)	251 (52.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	23.4	3840^th of 4675 public elementary schools	17.9%		28.9	3470^th of 4647 public elementary schools	25.3%	370								26.7	43.8	34.9	30.0	21.9	28.8	15.2	$10,644	$3,271	$7,373
Taylor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1719 E N 10th St	Abilene	79601	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 671-4970	640	38	16.9	65.9%	268 (41.9%)	103 (16.1%)	214 (33.4%)	8 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.9%)	36.7	3014^th of 4675 public elementary schools	35.5%		46.4	2395^th of 4647 public elementary schools	48.5%	619								41.9	47.7	44.1	32.5	31.2	30.4	23.5	$8,912	$1,370	$7,542

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