Martinez Elementary School

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Martinez Elementary School ranks 168 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Martinez Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 750 students in grades PK-5 in Martinez, Georgia, which is part of the Columbia County School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 168 out of 1,248 schools.

Martinez Elementary consistently outperforms the state and county averages in academic assessments, with 70.9% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 67.8% in the county and 48.2% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 14.6 over the past three years, and spends more per student ($8,592 in 2018-2019) compared to the state average. However, Martinez Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 50%) compared to the higher-performing nearby schools in the same district, such as Stevens Creek Elementary (16.33%) and Blue Ridge Elementary (39.47%).

While Martinez Elementary maintains a strong academic performance and consistently ranks among the top schools in Georgia, it faces some challenges related to its student population's socioeconomic status. The higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Martinez Elementary suggests that the school's success may be attributed to its effective utilization of resources and support for its students, despite the additional challenges it faces. This highlights the importance of adequate funding and resources for schools serving diverse communities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

213 Flowing Wells Rd
Martinez, GA 30907

(706) 863-8308

District: Columbia County

SchoolDigger Rank:
168^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,592

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 787

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.1%

African American:

16.4%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Martinez Elementary School ranks better than 86.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 11^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Martinez Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.1%), African American (16.4%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martinez Elementary School is 14.8. 8 elementary schools in the Columbia County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Martinez Elementary School employs 53.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martinez Elementary School is $8,592. 13 elementary schools in the Columbia County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Columbia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia County 16^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Martinez Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	87.36	59^th	1101	94.6%
2007	75.21	258^th	1125	77.1%
2008	75.07	248^th	1134	78.1%
2009	76.95	211^th	1133	81.4%
2010	75.44	278^th	1183	76.5%
2011	70.19	393^rd	1212	67.6%
2012	75.03	281^st	1201	76.6%
2013	72.67	341^st	1225	72.2%
2014	76.42	264^th	1231	78.6%
2015	75.62	260^th	1240	79.0%
2016	82.75	178^th	1233	85.6%
2017	73.81	269^th	1205	77.7%
2018	84.50	172^nd	1209	85.8%
2019	79.23	237^th	1234	80.8%
2021	80.41	218^th	1214	82.0%
2022	90.71	119^th	1244	90.4%
2023	89.98	134^th	1242	89.2%
2024	86.65	168^th	1248	86.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, April 25, 2015

My daughters and my grand daughter attended Martinez Elementary. I found many of the teachers were helpful, were always willing to meet with me and give me instruction of how to help my daughters meet their full potential. There were a few that were not so helpful but it seemed that they were not at the school long. Many thanks to the caring teachers there. Both of my daughters completed college and are working in very challenging professions. My grand daughter is doing well also. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Martinez Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	804	804
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	625	625
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	575	575
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	590	590
1994	464	46	23	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	546
1995	467	73	13	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	563
1996	467	73	13	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	563
1997	457	46	17	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	529
1998	441	49	15	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	514
1999	449	51	9	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	524
2000	446	50	9	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	521
2001	433	62	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
2002	451	59	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
2003	451	59	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
2004	430	62	13	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
2005	382	68	21	19	1	n/a	n/a	22	513
2006	365	77	26	15	1	n/a	n/a	35	519
2007	393	70	25	10	1	n/a	n/a	40	539
2008	348	62	21	21	1	n/a	n/a	44	497
2009	348	74	23	15	0	n/a	n/a	48	508
2010	337	80	18	31	1	1	28	0	496
2011	345	91	23	44	2	1	20	0	526
2012	318	96	24	42	2	1	17	0	500
2013	301	94	25	45	2	2	16	0	485
2014	403	127	26	52	5	2	36	0	651
2015	381	130	30	59	2	1	44	0	647
2016	548	143	31	75	6	1	55	0	859
2017	582	156	24	71	4	3	61	0	901
2018	464	147	20	72	4	6	49	0	762
2019	484	145	16	73	3	2	59	0	782
2020	441	143	9	75	5	4	58	0	735
2021	401	129	10	68	3	3	61	0	675
2022	387	110	14	67	2	2	53	0	635
2023	460	112	20	83	2	2	71	0	750
2024	457	129	23	107	1	0	70	0	787

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	804	38.0	21.1	6.1
1991	625	33.0	18.9	5.8
1992	575	32.0	17.9	6.8
1993	590	30.0	19.7	9.3
1994	546	32.8	16.6	7.7
1995	563	33.0	17.1	15.5
1996	563	33.0	17.1	15.5
1997	529	30.0	17.6	18.1
1998	514	29.4	17.5	17.5
1999	524	30.9	17.0	19.8
2000	521	31.5	16.5	23.8
2001	518	32.2	16.1	25.9
2002	530	32.4	16.4	22.6
2003	530	32.4	16.4	22.6
2004	524	30.5	17.2	23.5
2005	513	36.0	14.3	29.7
2006	519	34.4	15.1	28.3
2007	539	34.7	15.5	33.3
2008	497	34.6	14.4	39.3
2009	508	35.7	14.2	43.5
2010	496	33.7	14.7	42.3
2011	526	34.4	15.2	43.7
2012	500	31.6	15.8	42.8
2013	485	30.6	15.8	45.6
2014	651	39.5	16.4	48.5
2015	647	40.0	16.1	49
2016	859	50.0	17.1	53.1
2017	901	52.5	17.1	50.3
2018	762	48.5	15.7	53.9
2019	782	49.5	15.7	52.4
2020	735	46.5	15.8	56.6
2021	675	49.0	13.7	50.1
2022	635	46.0	13.8	n/a
2023	750	51.1	14.6	48.8
2024	787	53.1	14.8	60.7

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 Martinez Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	804	38.0	21.1	6.1
1991	625	33.0	18.9	5.8
1992	575	32.0	17.9	6.8
1993	590	30.0	19.7	9.3
1994	546	32.8	16.6	7.7
1995	563	33.0	17.1	15.5
1996	563	33.0	17.1	15.5
1997	529	30.0	17.6	18.1
1998	514	29.4	17.5	17.5
1999	524	30.9	17.0	19.8
2000	521	31.5	16.5	23.8
2001	518	32.2	16.1	25.9
2002	530	32.4	16.4	22.6
2003	530	32.4	16.4	22.6
2004	524	30.5	17.2	23.5
2005	513	36.0	14.3	29.7
2006	519	34.4	15.1	28.3
2007	539	34.7	15.5	33.3
2008	497	34.6	14.4	39.3
2009	508	35.7	14.2	43.5
2010	496	33.7	14.7	42.3
2011	526	34.4	15.2	43.7
2012	500	31.6	15.8	42.8
2013	485	30.6	15.8	45.6
2014	651	39.5	16.4	48.5
2015	647	40.0	16.1	49
2016	859	50.0	17.1	53.1
2017	901	52.5	17.1	50.3
2018	762	48.5	15.7	53.9
2019	782	49.5	15.7	52.4
2020	735	46.5	15.8	56.6
2021	675	49.0	13.7	50.1
2022	635	46.0	13.8	n/a
2023	750	51.1	14.6	48.8
2024	787	53.1	14.8	60.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Martinez Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$398 (5.7%)	$6,640 (94.3%)	$7,038
2018	$377 (4.6%)	$7,905 (95.4%)	$8,283
2019	$348 (4.1%)	$8,244 (95.9%)	$8,592

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martinez Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 237^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 134^th of 1242 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martinez Elementary School)	54.6	56.4	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	58.8	59.6	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martinez Elementary School)	65.4	67.3	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	70.3	68.1	2.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martinez Elementary School)	54.6	60.9	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	57.9	54.5	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martinez Elementary School)	63.8	75.9	12.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	68.2	67.2	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martinez Elementary School)	61.3	64	2.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	60.9	61.7	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martinez Elementary School)	51.6	56.8	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	56.3	59.5	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Martinez Elementary School)	51.6	63.1	11.5%
5th Grade Science (Columbia County)	59.6	63.1	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	782	750	4.1%
African American	145	112	22.8%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	16	20	25%
Hispanic	73	83	13.7%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	484	460	5%
Two or More Races	59	71	20.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.4%	48.8%	3.6%

Schools Near Martinez Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Martinez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	213 Flowing Wells Rd	Martinez	30907	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 863-8308	787	53	14.8	60.7%	457 (58.1%)	129 (16.4%)	107 (13.6%)	23 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (8.9%)	86.7	168^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.5%		90	134^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.2%	34	54.5	52.9	70.9	62.2	75.6	61.0	61.7	$8,592	$348	$8,244
South Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 McCormick Rd	Martinez	30907	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 863-3220	398	35	11.4	69.1%	156 (39.2%)	107 (26.9%)	65 (16.3%)	19 (4.8%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (11.3%)	71.5	325^th of 1248 public elementary schools	74.0%		74.3	285^th of 1242 public elementary schools	77.1%	40	41.8	52.3	63.5	31.3	77.3	63.5	57.7	$10,541	$475	$10,066
Blue Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Blue Ridge Dr	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-0894	597	50	12.0	55.8%	304 (50.9%)	105 (17.6%)	75 (12.6%)	57 (9.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.9%)	91.1	120^th of 1248 public elementary schools	90.4%		87.7	151^st of 1242 public elementary schools	87.8%	31	55.1	62.8	69.2	74.2	74.5	64.4	72.1	$10,210	$95	$10,114
Sue Reynolds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3840 Wrightsboro Rd	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 855-2540	642	47	13.8	79.8%	22 (3.4%)	533 (83.0%)	40 (6.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.2%)	26 (4.0%)	9.8	1193^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	4.4%		10.1	1182^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	4.8%	11	14.3	13.5	20.0	17.9	17.0	6.3	12.6	$9,021	$706	$8,315
Warren Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Warren Rd	Augusta	30907	Columbia County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 868-4022	592	46	12.9	66.4%	95 (16.0%)	374 (63.2%)	45 (7.6%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	67 (11.3%)	22.1	979^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.6%		25.9	899^th of 1242 public elementary schools	27.6%	80	25.3	18.3	33.3	32.5	33.3	11.1	17.8	$8,322	$770	$7,551
Brookwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	455 S Old Belair Rd	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 855-7538	648	49	13.2	61.1%	308 (47.5%)	143 (22.1%)	97 (15.0%)	35 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	62 (9.6%)	77.7	253^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	79.7%		76.2	271^st of 1242 public elementary schools	78.2%	18	50.5	38.5	58.6	54.1	74.0	57.6	63.6	$11,174	$359	$10,816
Copeland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1440 Jackson Rd	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7228	397	36	11.1	99.7%	10 (2.5%)	345 (86.9%)	31 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	13.5	1128^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.6%		9.5	1196^th of 1242 public elementary schools	3.7%	68	19.3	13.7	27.1	8.8	13.7	18.6	20.3	$8,791	$942	$7,848
Stevens Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3780 Evans To Locks Rd	Martinez	30907	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-3705	815	53	15.3	22.1%	506 (62.1%)	76 (9.3%)	43 (5.3%)	128 (15.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.5%)	96.2	50^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.0%		95.8	60^th of 1242 public elementary schools	95.2%	10	69.5	68.7	83.8	77.3	83.6	68.9	79.7	$8,107	$94	$8,013
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3140 Lake Forest Dr	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7317	544	45	12.2	43.6%	165 (30.3%)	303 (55.7%)	25 (4.6%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (7.4%)	55.3	503^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	59.7%		53.2	522^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	58.0%	19	46.7	36.1	53.4	41.3	50.0	38.4	34.2	$10,485	$798	$9,687
Evans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	618 Gibbs Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 863-1202	823	55	14.9	42.2%	430 (52.2%)	174 (21.1%)	96 (11.7%)	36 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (10.3%)	89.1	147^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.2%		84.3	185^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.1%	38	63.2	53.2	72.5	68.4	70.1	68.7	60.3	$8,653	$94	$8,559

Frequently Asked Questions about Martinez Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Martinez Elementary School?

Students at Martinez Elementary School are 58% White, 16% African American, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Martinez Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 787 students attended Martinez Elementary School.

Is Martinez Elementary School a good school?

Martinez Elementary School ranks 168^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Martinez Elementary School in?

Columbia County

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