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:
4020th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,966 Help


Students who attend Martinez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Craig Middle
High:    Abilene High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  412

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.8%
White:
13.1%
African American:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Martinez Elementary ranks worse than 86% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Martinez Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.8%), White (13.1%), African American (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martinez Elementary is 13.6, which is the 3rd best among 13 elementary schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martinez Elementary is $11,966, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Martinez Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Abilene Independent School District (Isd):

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


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Rank History for Martinez Elementary

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2014 32.90 3264th 4260 23.4%
2015 29.59 3357th 4320 22.3%
2016 30.49 3271st 4286 23.7%
2017 29.09 3206th 4329 25.9%
2018 28.54 3275th 4359 24.9%
2019 24.82 3638th 4479 18.8%
2021 24.71 3527th 4578 23.0%
2022 19.53 3972nd 4581 13.3%
2023 19.99 4006th 4647 13.8%
2024 20.37 4020th 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 1947th 3333 41.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.13 2507th 3558 29.5%
2019 35.68 2374th 3684 35.6%
2021 34.72 2431st 3799 36.0%
2022 37.93 2425th 3952 38.6%
2023 26.40 3386th 4086 17.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.33 2825th 4264 33.7%
2019 33.48 3238th 4309 24.9%
2021 31.77 3263rd 4451 26.7%
2022 23.78 3850th 4477 14.0%
2023 27.36 3690th 4521 18.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.24 3110th 4306 27.8%
2019 28.56 3408th 4348 21.6%
2021 25.36 3508th 4499 22.0%
2022 18.93 4059th 4561 11.0%
2023 11.49 4393rd 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 2575th 3184 19.1%
2022 51.42 1805th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.31 2410th 4240 43.2%
2019 37.64 2845th 4295 33.8%
2021 27.91 3522nd 4331 18.7%
2022 24.07 3848th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.82 3377th 4319 21.8%
2019 24.45 3647th 4357 16.3%
2021 25.89 3459th 4498 23.1%
2022 21.58 3894th 4563 14.7%
2023 30.39 3380th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.65 1552nd 2483 37.5%
2019 18.66 2328th 2515 7.4%
2021 24.51 2071st 2444 15.3%
2022 16.75 2284th 2421 5.7%
2023 14.06 2358th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.78 3325th 4168 20.2%
2019 33.66 3037th 4188 27.5%
2021 29.68 3253rd 4329 24.9%
2022 24.12 3752nd 4376 14.3%
2023 29.67 3394th 4401 22.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.20 1887th 3127 39.7%
2019 18.90 2833rd 3142 9.8%
2021 24.21 2584th 3082 16.2%
2022 9.81 2990th 3082 3.0%
2023 10.76 2974th 3106 4.2%
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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.

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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 121 51 1 528 0 0 13 0 714
2014 115 63 1 555 0 0 18 0 752
2015 115 67 1 524 0 0 14 0 721
2016 97 70 1 431 1 0 16 0 616
2017 89 53 0 419 0 0 13 0 574
2018 85 45 0 427 0 0 13 0 570
2019 88 51 0 391 0 0 9 0 539
2020 74 49 0 386 0 0 7 0 516
2021 60 33 0 327 0 0 13 0 433
2022 59 38 0 348 1 0 13 0 459
2023 54 36 0 308 1 0 13 0 412

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

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

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 Martinez Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3638th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4006th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Martinez Elementary)2632
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3542
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martinez Elementary)4036
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3735
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Martinez Elementary)3536
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3838
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martinez Elementary)4140
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3534
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Martinez Elementary)3320
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))4147
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martinez Elementary)3512
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))4337
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Martinez Elementary)307
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3723
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students539412
 23.6%
African American5136
 29.4%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic391308
 21.2%
Pacific Islander00
White8854
 38.6%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%94.2%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Martinez Elementary

Students at Martinez Elementary are 75% Hispanic, 13% White, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 412 students attended Martinez Elementary.

Students who attend Martinez Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Craig Middle
High : Abilene 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 Texas Education Agency.

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