Martin High School

Summary:

Martin High School is a public high school located in Laredo, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,914. The school is part of the Laredo Independent School District, which is ranked 390 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Martin High School is predominantly Hispanic (99.48%).

Despite maintaining a relatively high four-year graduation rate ranging from 92.9% to 93.8% in recent years, Martin High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Texas high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.67% in English II Reading to 50.59% in U.S. History, compared to the state averages of 59.82% and 69.1%, respectively. Additionally, the school's dropout rates have fluctuated, ranging from 0.8% to 4.3% in recent years, indicating a need for improvement in student retention.

Interestingly, Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, a school within the same district, consistently ranks in the top 2% of Texas high schools and has significantly higher test scores and graduation rates than Martin High School. Other nearby schools, such as Dr. Leo Cigarroa High School and Nixon High School, also outperform Martin High School on various metrics, suggesting that the challenges faced by Martin High School are not necessarily shared by all schools in the Laredo area. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 98%) and the school's high percentage of Hispanic and English Language Learner students may be significant factors contributing to its low performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2002 San Bernardo Ave
       Laredo, TX  78040-3197


(956) 273-7100

District: Laredo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1632nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,198 Help


Feeder schools for Martin High School:

Elementary:    Bruni Elementary
    Dovalina Elementary
    Farias Elementary
    Leyendecker Elementary
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Middle:    Christen Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  1,978

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.4%
White:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Martin High School ranks worse than 82.1% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.15. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Martin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%), White (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin High School is 13.6, which is the 3rd best among 4 high schools in the Laredo 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 High School is $11,198, which is the 3rd highest among 4 high schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Martin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin High School 1632nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Martin High School in the ranking list.)

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Laredo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Laredo Independent School District (Isd) 390th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Martin High School

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Rank History for all students at Martin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.21 1310th 1427 8.2%
2005 10.35 1338th 1429 6.4%
2006 11.53 1324th 1430 7.4%
2007 22.74 1294th 1497 13.6%
2008 27.96 1282nd 1510 15.1%
2009 21.92 1367th 1539 11.2%
2010 32.09 1331st 1568 15.1%
2011 36.63 1363rd 1672 18.5%
2012 10.06 1491st 1603 7.0%
2013 17.43 1454th 1652 12.0%
2014 11.62 1583rd 1734 8.7%
2015 16.49 1525th 1743 12.5%
2016 9.50 1609th 1762 8.7%
2017 9.39 1595th 1777 10.2%
2018 11.41 1590th 1797 11.5%
2019 14.08 1611th 1857 13.2%
2021 12.64 1649th 1861 11.4%
2022 12.05 1671st 1876 10.9%
2023 10.16 1748th 1961 10.9%
2024 19.15 1632nd 1987 17.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Martin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.24 717th 1113 35.6%
2019 32.07 777th 1136 31.6%
2021 24.15 974th 1195 18.5%
2022 24.57 992nd 1278 22.4%
2023 15.32 1236th 1371 9.8%
2024 35.71 830th 1435 42.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Martin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.86 683rd 1347 49.3%
2019 37.64 822nd 1357 39.4%
2021 26.44 1139th 1382 17.6%
2022 22.26 1251st 1418 11.8%
2023 31.49 1036th 1478 29.9%
2024 72.90 211th 1547 86.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.67 1621st 1794 9.6%
2019 17.51 1609th 1818 11.5%
2021 16.48 1616th 1848 12.6%
2022 14.60 1643rd 1847 11.0%
2023 12.40 1693rd 1897 10.8%
2024 42.10 982nd 1883 47.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Martin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.98 1608th 1781 9.7%
2019 11.65 1620th 1798 9.9%
2021 12.19 1618th 1815 10.9%
2022 11.04 1647th 1841 10.5%
2023 9.57 1699th 1891 10.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Martin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.24 996th 1137 12.4%
2019 40.53 894th 1145 21.9%
2021 10.18 1098th 1177 6.7%
2022 20.83 1041st 1172 11.2%
2023 51.53 789th 1182 33.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Martin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.25 1710th 1784 4.1%
2019 16.85 1657th 1810 8.5%
2021 14.95 1694th 1829 7.4%
2022 14.95 1686th 1837 8.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Martin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.75 1665th 1803 7.7%
2019 14.64 1625th 1824 10.9%
2021 11.96 1659th 1840 9.8%
2022 11.03 1677th 1853 9.5%
2023 8.09 1756th 1913 8.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Martin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.63 1530th 1691 9.5%
2019 16.29 1519th 1714 11.4%
2021 14.75 1535th 1743 11.9%
2022 13.72 1563rd 1762 11.3%
2023 12.13 1610th 1820 11.5%
2024 39.72 994th 1804 44.9%
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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 High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 43 0 0 2102 0 n/a n/a 0 2145
1990 40 0 3 2284 0 n/a n/a 0 2327
1991 45 0 2 2297 0 n/a n/a 0 2344
1992 37 1 1 2337 1 n/a n/a 0 2377
1993 31 2 1 2361 0 n/a n/a 0 2395
1994 22 2 1 2340 0 n/a n/a 0 2365
1995 15 1 0 2283 0 n/a n/a 0 2299
1996 15 1 0 2283 0 n/a n/a 0 2299
1997 14 1 0 2271 0 n/a n/a 0 2286
1998 28 0 2 2144 0 n/a n/a 0 2174
1999 31 1 2 1949 1 n/a n/a 0 1984
2000 27 0 2 1891 0 n/a n/a 0 1920
2001 17 0 1 1865 2 n/a n/a 0 1885
2002 13 0 2 1805 0 n/a n/a 0 1820
2003 13 0 2 1805 0 n/a n/a 0 1820
2004 7 0 3 1861 0 n/a n/a 0 1871
2005 10 4 2 1838 0 n/a n/a 0 1854
2006 8 2 3 1913 0 n/a n/a 0 1926
2007 15 3 1 1913 0 n/a n/a 0 1932
2008 13 3 0 1991 0 n/a n/a 0 2007
2009 11 2 0 1949 0 n/a n/a 0 1962
2010 7 2 1 1814 0 n/a n/a 0 1824
2011 7 1 1 1826 0 0 0 0 1835
2012 8 1 1 1869 0 0 0 0 1879
2013 11 0 1 1840 0 0 0 0 1852
2014 4 1 1 1909 0 0 0 0 1915
2015 2 2 0 1861 1 0 0 0 1866
2016 13 1 0 1860 0 0 1 0 1875
2017 18 1 0 1920 1 0 2 0 1942
2018 3 3 0 2019 1 0 0 0 2026
2019 7 2 0 1995 0 0 0 0 2004
2020 5 3 0 2035 0 0 0 0 2043
2021 7 2 0 2043 0 0 0 0 2052
2022 8 1 0 1922 0 0 0 0 1931
2023 10 0 0 1904 0 0 0 0 1914
2024 12 0 0 1966 0 0 0 0 1978

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2145 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2327 121.0 19.2 n/a
1991 2344 121.0 19.3 n/a
1992 2377 133.1 17.8 77.2
1993 2395 138.0 17.4 44.9
1994 2365 141.8 16.7 50.9
1995 2299 144.0 16.0 84.8
1996 2299 144.0 16.0 84.8
1997 2286 142.2 16.1 85.5
1998 2174 147.4 14.7 86.9
1999 1984 144.7 13.7 92.2
2000 1920 137.9 13.9 86.4
2001 1885 132.2 14.3 90.1
2002 1820 134.2 13.6 94.9
2003 1820 134.2 13.6 94.9
2004 1871 132.4 14.1 92.5
2005 1854 132.9 14.0 88.3
2006 1926 132.0 14.6 60.4
2007 1932 137.4 14.1 48.2
2008 2007 129.4 15.5 48.1
2009 1962 130.6 15.0 20.8
2010 1824 141.0 12.9 0
2011 1835 137.3 13.3 0
2012 1879 125.5 14.9 0
2013 1852 117.6 15.7 98.8
2014 1915 118.2 16.1 99.3
2015 1866 115.0 16.2 82.3
2016 1875 120.0 15.6 89.5
2017 1942 122.3 15.8 93.3
2018 2026 124.1 16.3 97.2
2019 2004 134.7 14.8 97.5
2020 2043 143.1 14.2 98.2
2021 2052 144.8 14.1 98.8
2022 1931 143.6 13.4 97.8
2023 1914 140.8 13.5 98.6
2024 1978 145.3 13.6 99.5

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2145 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2327 121.0 19.2 n/a
1991 2344 121.0 19.3 n/a
1992 2377 133.1 17.8 77.2
1993 2395 138.0 17.4 44.9
1994 2365 141.8 16.7 50.9
1995 2299 144.0 16.0 84.8
1996 2299 144.0 16.0 84.8
1997 2286 142.2 16.1 85.5
1998 2174 147.4 14.7 86.9
1999 1984 144.7 13.7 92.2
2000 1920 137.9 13.9 86.4
2001 1885 132.2 14.3 90.1
2002 1820 134.2 13.6 94.9
2003 1820 134.2 13.6 94.9
2004 1871 132.4 14.1 92.5
2005 1854 132.9 14.0 88.3
2006 1926 132.0 14.6 60.4
2007 1932 137.4 14.1 48.2
2008 2007 129.4 15.5 48.1
2009 1962 130.6 15.0 20.8
2010 1824 141.0 12.9 0
2011 1835 137.3 13.3 0
2012 1879 125.5 14.9 0
2013 1852 117.6 15.7 98.8
2014 1915 118.2 16.1 99.3
2015 1866 115.0 16.2 82.3
2016 1875 120.0 15.6 89.5
2017 1942 122.3 15.8 93.3
2018 2026 124.1 16.3 97.2
2019 2004 134.7 14.8 97.5
2020 2043 143.1 14.2 98.2
2021 2052 144.8 14.1 98.8
2022 1931 143.6 13.4 97.8
2023 1914 140.8 13.5 98.6
2024 1978 145.3 13.6 99.5

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 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,029 (9.0%) $10,353 (91.0%) $11,381
2020 $1,649 (14.3%) $9,852 (85.7%) $11,501
2021 $1,443 (12.9%) $9,755 (87.1%) $11,198

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1611th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1748th of 1961 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Martin High School)5125
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))6041
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Martin High School)3620
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3728
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Martin High School)1533
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))1827
 9%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Martin High School)1413
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))1916
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Martin High School)619
 52%
   End of Course U.S. History (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5936
 23%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20041914
 4.5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic19951904
 4.6%
Pacific Islander00
White710
 42.9%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.5%98.6%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Martin High School

Martin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bruni Elementary
Elementary : Dovalina Elementary
Elementary : Farias Elementary
Elementary : Leyendecker Elementary
Elementary : Macdonell Elementary
Elementary : Santa Maria Elementary
Elementary : T Sanchez Elementary / H Ochoa Elementary
Middle : Christen Middle

Martin High School ranks in the bottom 17.9% of Texas high schools.

Students at Martin High School are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,978 students attended Martin High School.


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