Martin Elementary

Summary:

Martin Elementary is a public elementary school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 438. The school is part of the Brownsville Independent School District, which is ranked 439 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively high spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio, Martin Elementary faces significant challenges in student academic performance, particularly on state assessments. The school's performance on STAAR Reading, Math, and Science assessments is generally lower than the district and state averages, especially in 3rd and 4th grade. This is further complicated by wide disparities in achievement among different student groups, with English Language Learners and Gifted and Talented students struggling the most. Comparing Martin Elementary to nearby schools, such as Putegnat Elementary and Egly Elementary, which have similar student demographics and performance levels, highlights the need for the school to implement more effective strategies to improve student outcomes and close achievement gaps.

One interesting finding is the performance of the nearby charter school, Bryss Academy, which significantly outperforms Martin Elementary and the district on STAAR assessments, particularly in Reading and Math. This suggests that the school's challenges may not be solely due to the demographics of the student population, but rather a need for more effective instructional practices and support systems to help all students succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1701 Stanford Ave
       Brownsville, TX  78520-8199


(956) 982-2730

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1881st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,210 Help


Students who attend Martin Elementary usually attend:

High:    Brownsville Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.1%
African American:
0.5%
Asian:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Martin Elementary ranks better than 59.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 15th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.1%), Asian (0.5%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin Elementary is 15, which is the 15th best among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin Elementary is $12,210, which is the 14th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Brownsville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) 439th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Martin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Martin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.16 1525th 3465 56.0%
2005 41.99 2386th 3475 31.3%
2006 45.89 2241st 3476 35.5%
2007 57.40 1836th 3724 50.7%
2008 58.40 1755th 3768 53.4%
2009 55.77 1940th 3884 50.1%
2010 50.11 2334th 3937 40.7%
2011 42.85 2797th 4095 31.7%
2012 60.34 1680th 4206 60.1%
2013 53.98 2064th 4221 51.1%
2014 50.14 2325th 4260 45.4%
2015 53.36 2151st 4320 50.2%
2016 57.49 1921st 4286 55.2%
2017 60.02 1486th 4329 65.7%
2018 52.35 1874th 4359 57.0%
2019 64.03 1308th 4479 70.8%
2021 40.48 2539th 4578 44.5%
2022 48.71 2218th 4581 51.6%
2023 62.05 1510th 4647 67.5%
2024 54.80 1881st 4675 59.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Martin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.66 1825th 3226 43.4%
2019 37.36 2250th 3333 32.5%
2021 43.02 1873rd 3446 45.6%
2022 26.93 2905th 3487 16.7%
2023 42.48 2101st 3556 40.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Martin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.57 1787th 3558 49.8%
2019 43.90 1804th 3684 51.0%
2021 32.84 2573rd 3799 32.3%
2022 37.39 2477th 3952 37.3%
2023 53.54 1431st 4086 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.92 1044th 4264 75.5%
2019 74.32 619th 4309 85.6%
2021 52.72 1839th 4451 58.7%
2022 59.89 1480th 4477 66.9%
2023 72.44 772nd 4521 82.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Martin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.66 2188th 4306 49.2%
2019 57.73 1618th 4348 62.8%
2021 41.32 2512th 4499 44.2%
2022 57.21 1708th 4561 62.6%
2023 61.42 1495th 4588 67.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Martin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.49 2334th 3106 24.9%
2019 43.21 2288th 3184 28.1%
2021 35.30 2204th 3006 26.7%
2023 34.43 2442nd 2980 18.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Martin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.28 2055th 4240 51.5%
2019 68.56 863rd 4295 79.9%
2021 55.19 1480th 4331 65.8%
2022 55.93 1686th 4461 62.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Martin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.13 1583rd 4319 63.3%
2019 68.90 1061st 4357 75.6%
2021 40.27 2538th 4498 43.6%
2022 38.62 2832nd 4563 37.9%
2023 60.64 1542nd 4585 66.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Martin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.93 1473rd 4168 64.7%
2019 68.37 949th 4188 77.3%
2021 46.60 2150th 4329 50.3%
2022 55.50 1727th 4376 60.5%
2023 68.54 1010th 4401 77.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Martin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 100 1 5 802 n/a n/a n/a 0 908
1989 89 3 2 817 0 n/a n/a 0 911
1990 69 0 2 835 0 n/a n/a 0 906
1991 53 1 3 847 0 n/a n/a -109 795
1992 61 2 2 874 0 n/a n/a 0 939
1993 39 0 1 708 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1994 27 1 3 674 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1995 44 3 14 704 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1996 44 3 14 704 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1997 35 7 15 745 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1998 39 6 9 798 0 n/a n/a 0 852
1999 22 5 10 771 0 n/a n/a 0 808
2000 28 3 5 600 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2001 23 4 7 585 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2002 16 6 6 670 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2003 16 6 6 670 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2004 21 3 12 705 1 n/a n/a 0 742
2005 19 3 7 747 1 n/a n/a 0 777
2006 20 3 7 697 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2007 15 1 8 678 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2008 14 2 6 707 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2009 19 0 6 706 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2010 49 0 1 724 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2011 11 0 2 762 0 1 0 0 776
2012 6 0 4 675 0 0 0 0 685
2013 16 0 2 631 0 0 1 0 650
2014 22 0 0 638 0 0 0 0 660
2015 12 1 1 608 0 0 0 0 622
2016 9 1 0 554 0 0 0 0 564
2017 35 5 1 460 0 0 0 0 501
2018 24 2 0 447 0 0 0 0 473
2019 26 1 0 445 0 0 0 0 472
2020 23 1 0 456 0 0 1 0 481
2021 4 0 0 440 0 0 0 0 444
2022 0 1 0 459 0 0 0 0 460
2023 0 2 2 434 0 0 0 0 438

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 908 41.0 22.1 n/a
1989 911 n/a n/a n/a
1990 906 52.0 17.4 n/a
1991 795 75.7 10.5 n/a
1992 939 49.5 18.9 67.5
1993 748 42.0 17.8 76.6
1994 705 41.6 16.9 66.7
1995 765 45.5 16.8 24.1
1996 765 45.5 16.8 24.1
1997 802 48.4 16.6 19.1
1998 852 50.7 16.8 14
1999 808 51.1 15.8 11.1
2000 636 44.5 14.3 3.3
2001 621 43.6 14.2 1.6
2002 699 48.4 14.4 0
2003 699 48.4 14.4 0
2004 742 47.1 15.8 0
2005 777 45.1 17.2 0
2006 727 47.7 15.2 0
2007 702 44.5 15.8 0
2008 729 44.8 16.3 0.1
2009 731 48.4 15.1 0.3
2010 774 46.5 16.6 0
2011 776 46.7 16.6 0
2012 685 42.4 16.1 0
2013 650 45.3 14.3 97.4
2014 660 44.3 14.8 97
2015 622 45.0 13.8 95.7
2016 564 37.0 15.2 96.6
2017 501 34.1 14.6 93.8
2018 473 31.6 14.9 89.2
2019 472 31.8 14.8 91.9
2020 481 31.2 15.3 92.3
2021 444 30.6 14.5 93
2022 460 31.3 14.6 90.4
2023 438 29.1 15.0 87.7

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 Martin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 908 41.0 22.1 n/a
1989 911 n/a n/a n/a
1990 906 52.0 17.4 n/a
1991 795 75.7 10.5 n/a
1992 939 49.5 18.9 67.5
1993 748 42.0 17.8 76.6
1994 705 41.6 16.9 66.7
1995 765 45.5 16.8 24.1
1996 765 45.5 16.8 24.1
1997 802 48.4 16.6 19.1
1998 852 50.7 16.8 14
1999 808 51.1 15.8 11.1
2000 636 44.5 14.3 3.3
2001 621 43.6 14.2 1.6
2002 699 48.4 14.4 0
2003 699 48.4 14.4 0
2004 742 47.1 15.8 0
2005 777 45.1 17.2 0
2006 727 47.7 15.2 0
2007 702 44.5 15.8 0
2008 729 44.8 16.3 0.1
2009 731 48.4 15.1 0.3
2010 774 46.5 16.6 0
2011 776 46.7 16.6 0
2012 685 42.4 16.1 0
2013 650 45.3 14.3 97.4
2014 660 44.3 14.8 97
2015 622 45.0 13.8 95.7
2016 564 37.0 15.2 96.6
2017 501 34.1 14.6 93.8
2018 473 31.6 14.9 89.2
2019 472 31.8 14.8 91.9
2020 481 31.2 15.3 92.3
2021 444 30.6 14.5 93
2022 460 31.3 14.6 90.4
2023 438 29.1 15.0 87.7

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 Martin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $831 (8.0%) $9,505 (92.0%) $10,336
2020 $1,473 (12.7%) $10,082 (87.3%) $11,555
2021 $1,754 (14.4%) $10,456 (85.6%) $12,210

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin 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 1308th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1510th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Martin Elementary)4862
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4452
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin Elementary)6145
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Martin Elementary)4042
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin Elementary)5657
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5252
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Martin Elementary)5961
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martin Elementary)9163
 28%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))6962
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Martin Elementary)3325
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5933
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students472438
 7.2%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic445434
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White260
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%87.7%
 4.3%


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Martin Elementary ranks 1881st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Martin Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Martin Elementary.

Students who attend Martin Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Brownsville Early College High School


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