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Martin Road Elementary School

Summary:

Martin Road Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lackawanna, NY, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 560 students. The school is part of the Lackawanna City School District, which is ranked 832 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Martin Road Elementary School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New York state, with rankings between 2049 and 2352 out of 2201 to 2445 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for certain student subgroups like Asian, White, and English Language Learner students. Despite the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (85.54% to 90.18% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and higher-than-average spending per student ($15,271 to $17,500), the school has not shown any meaningful improvement in its academic performance over the past several years.

When comparing Martin Road Elementary School to nearby schools, such as Allendale Elementary School in the West Seneca Central School District, it becomes clear that Martin Road Elementary School is an outlier in terms of academic performance, consistently underperforming its peers. The lack of improvement over time and the school's low ranking within the district and state suggest that factors such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and student support services may be contributing to the school's poor academic outcomes, indicating a need for a more comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the underlying issues.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 135 Martin Rd
       Lackawanna, NY  14218-2707

(716) 821-5610

District: Lackawanna City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2346th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,500 Help


Students who attend Martin Road Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lackawanna Middle School
High:    Lackawanna High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.9%
Hispanic:
16.5%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.5% Help


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Compare Details Martin Road Elementary School ranks worse than 96% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.9%), Hispanic (16.5%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin Road Elementary School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin Road Elementary School is $17,500.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Martin Road Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin Road Elementary School 2346th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Martin Road Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lackawanna City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lackawanna City School District 832nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Martin Road Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Martin Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.60 1937th 2206 12.2%
2007 19.55 1879th 2219 15.3%
2008 24.42 1835th 2227 17.6%
2009 15.38 2049th 2257 9.2%
2010 18.80 1957th 2263 13.5%
2011 20.16 1923rd 2286 15.9%
2012 15.52 2055th 2320 11.4%
2013 18.24 2016th 2325 13.3%
2014 20.93 1939th 2345 17.3%
2015 11.08 2209th 2352 6.1%
2016 7.66 2292nd 2366 3.1%
2017 7.53 2312th 2386 3.1%
2018 7.34 2319th 2395 3.2%
2019 7.75 2336th 2413 3.2%
2021 10.69 2049th 2201 6.9%
2022 12.90 2252nd 2434 7.5%
2023 8.41 2352nd 2439 3.6%
2024 9.12 2346th 2445 4.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Martin Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.13 163rd 202 19.3%
2019 20.46 143rd 180 20.6%
2023 14.16 206th 223 7.6%
2024 16.42 247th 279 11.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Martin Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.80 903rd 938 3.7%
2019 27.76 724th 860 15.8%
2021 14.04 444th 454 2.2%
2022 18.31 996th 1027 3.0%
2023 18.95 966th 1001 3.5%
2024 20.35 1015th 1066 4.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Martin Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.55 1721st 1941 11.3%
2019 22.61 1658th 1859 10.8%
2021 32.99 716th 1044 31.4%
2022 25.48 1735th 2031 14.6%
2023 19.33 1890th 2016 6.3%
2024 21.39 1907th 2110 9.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.62 1987th 2045 2.8%
2019 12.94 1950th 2032 4.0%
2021 16.66 1553rd 1678 7.4%
2022 16.82 1947th 2099 7.2%
2023 10.11 1993rd 2041 2.4%
2024 13.43 1972nd 2078 5.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Martin Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.73 670th 766 12.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Martin Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.77 2272nd 2338 2.8%
2019 6.89 2314th 2357 1.8%
2021 8.18 1876th 1955 4.0%
2022 15.65 2171st 2401 9.6%
2023 10.22 2294th 2403 4.5%
2024 13.92 2245th 2413 7.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Martin Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.84 2270th 2340 3.0%
2019 11.11 2231st 2358 5.4%
2021 13.87 1781st 1961 9.2%
2022 12.09 2253rd 2400 6.1%
2023 8.65 2323rd 2400 3.2%
2024 7.42 2357th 2411 2.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Martin Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.46 583rd 601 3.0%
2019 0.40 547th 548 0.2%
2023 1.10 601st 605 0.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Martin Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.30 924th 948 2.5%
2019 18.39 812th 891 8.9%
2022 19.10 819th 936 12.5%
2023 10.53 831st 857 3.0%
2024 32.07 638th 927 31.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Martin Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.18 1359th 1392 2.4%
2019 9.27 1279th 1315 2.7%
2021 20.82 721st 818 11.9%
2022 22.05 1302nd 1503 13.4%
2023 22.44 1196th 1429 16.3%
2024 14.38 1444th 1531 5.7%
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Rank History for White students at Martin Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.46 1380th 1408 2.0%
2019 4.73 1317th 1338 1.6%
2021 3.41 1210th 1224 1.1%
2022 7.52 1349th 1399 3.6%
2023 4.00 1312th 1337 1.9%
2024 4.24 1368th 1392 1.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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 Road Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 416 149 3 39 1 n/a n/a 0 608
2005 383 108 3 40 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2006 382 110 3 40 2 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 339 100 3 58 1 n/a n/a 14 515
2008 334 108 3 39 3 n/a n/a 0 487
2009 343 97 1 46 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2010 360 95 0 55 4 n/a n/a 0 514
2011 451 101 1 0 1 0 1 0 555
2012 375 88 3 66 1 0 1 0 534
2013 372 62 3 56 2 0 0 0 495
2014 346 70 2 55 4 0 3 0 480
2015 356 83 5 71 7 0 3 0 525
2016 363 97 6 71 5 0 10 0 552
2017 386 97 11 83 4 2 23 0 606
2018 366 103 18 98 3 2 29 0 619
2019 336 85 18 101 1 0 27 0 568
2020 326 88 21 94 1 0 27 0 557
2021 346 75 21 102 1 0 30 0 575
2022 341 68 18 103 2 0 28 0 560
2023 345 62 27 86 1 0 39 0 560
2024 353 61 25 94 2 0 35 0 570

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 Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 608 n/a n/a n/a
2005 535 n/a n/a 87.7
2006 537 39.0 13.8 79.9
2007 515 42.0 12.3 83.6
2008 487 39.0 12.5 75.8
2009 489 42.4 11.5 80
2010 514 42.4 12.1 81.9
2011 555 47.0 11.7 83.8
2012 534 43.0 12.4 84.3
2013 495 46.0 10.7 85.7
2014 480 38.0 12.6 n/a
2015 525 41.0 12.8 84.4
2016 552 44.0 12.5 88.4
2017 606 40.6 14.9 88.1
2018 619 45.6 13.5 89.8
2019 568 46.6 12.1 84.7
2020 557 43.7 12.7 86.2
2021 575 47.3 12.1 86.6
2022 560 46.4 12.0 90.2
2023 560 51.4 10.8 85.5
2024 570 57.6 9.8 86.5

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 Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 608 n/a n/a n/a
2005 535 n/a n/a 87.7
2006 537 39.0 13.8 79.9
2007 515 42.0 12.3 83.6
2008 487 39.0 12.5 75.8
2009 489 42.4 11.5 80
2010 514 42.4 12.1 81.9
2011 555 47.0 11.7 83.8
2012 534 43.0 12.4 84.3
2013 495 46.0 10.7 85.7
2014 480 38.0 12.6 n/a
2015 525 41.0 12.8 84.4
2016 552 44.0 12.5 88.4
2017 606 40.6 14.9 88.1
2018 619 45.6 13.5 89.8
2019 568 46.6 12.1 84.7
2020 557 43.7 12.7 86.2
2021 575 47.3 12.1 86.6
2022 560 46.4 12.0 90.2
2023 560 51.4 10.8 85.5
2024 570 57.6 9.8 86.5

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.

Immunization Rates

Martin Road Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.7%0.0%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201498.3%0.0%0.2%98.9%98.7%99.8%99.8%98.9%98.7%99.8%
201598.7%0.0%0.0%99.2%99.8%99.8%99.8%98.7%99.6%100.0%
201698.6%0.0%0.2%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.6%98.7%98.7%99.5%
201796.9%0.2%0.3%98.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%97.7%98.2%98.9%
201897.1%0.2%0.3%97.9%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.4%98.1%97.9%
201998.6%0.0%0.0%99.1%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.3%99.3%98.8%
202098.4%0.0%99.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.0%99.3%99.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Martin Road Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,246 (13.3%) $14,612 (86.7%) $16,858
2020 $3,010 (19.7%) $12,254 (80.3%) $15,264
2021 $2,550 (16.7%) $12,721 (83.3%) $15,271
2022 $10,555 (65.6%) $5,530 (34.4%) $16,085
2023 $7,193 (41.1%) $10,307 (58.9%) $17,500

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin Road Elementary School

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 2336th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2352nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin Road Elementary School)2019.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lackawanna City School District)2018.8
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Martin Road Elementary School)2320.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Lackawanna City School District)2319.9
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Road Elementary School)2119.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lackawanna City School District)2119.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Martin Road Elementary School)1925.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Lackawanna City School District)1925.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Road Elementary School)75.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lackawanna City School District)75
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Martin Road Elementary School)1716.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Lackawanna City School District)1716.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students568560
 1.4%
African American8562
 27.1%
American Indian11
Asian1827
 50%
Hispanic10186
 14.9%
Pacific Islander00
White336345
 2.7%
Two or More Races2739
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.7%85.5%
 0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Road Elementary School

Martin Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.0% of New York elementary schools.

Students who attend Martin Road Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lackawanna Middle School
High : Lackawanna High School

Students at Martin Road Elementary School are 62% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 570 students attended Martin Road Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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