Is Martins Mill Elementary a good school?

Martins Mill Elementary ranks 1817 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Martins Mill Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 241 students attended Martins Mill Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Martins Mill Elementary?

Students at Martins Mill Elementary are 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Martins Mill Elementary attend?

Students who attend Martins Mill Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Martins Mill High School

Martins Mill Elementary

Summary:

Martins Mill Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ben Wheeler, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 284 students. The school is part of the Martins Mill Independent School District, which is ranked 319 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Martins Mill Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (74.3%) compared to nearby schools like South Athens Elementary, which has a majority Hispanic student body (55.46%), and Central Athens, which has a more balanced racial makeup. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some subjects and grade levels performing above the state average, while others underperform. For instance, 5th-grade reading scores are higher than the state average, but 5th-grade science scores are lower. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing in the top quartile and Hispanic students and English Language Learners in the bottom quartile.

Martins Mill Elementary has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $7,479 in 2018-2019 to $10,052 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the spending at some nearby schools like Canton Elementary. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 929 out of 4,578 Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 2,393 out of 4,647 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other schools in the state, potentially due to the unique demographic profile and the needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

301 F M 1861
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754-9699

(903) 479-3706

District: Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1817^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,052

Students who attend Martins Mill Elementary usually attend:

High:

Martins Mill High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Hispanic:

16.6%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Martins Mill Elementary ranks better than 61.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.4%), Hispanic (16.6%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martins Mill Elementary is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Martins Mill Elementary employs 18.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martins Mill Elementary is $10,052.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Martins Mill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Martins Mill Elementary 1817^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Martins Mill Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd) 319^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Martins Mill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.03	772^nd	4359	82.3%
2019	59.95	1516^th	4479	66.2%
2021	74.56	929^th	4578	79.7%
2022	61.78	1527^th	4581	66.7%
2023	46.39	2393^rd	4647	48.5%
2024	55.73	1817^th	4675	61.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Martins Mill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.88	1560^th	3226	51.6%
2019	55.06	1308^th	3333	60.8%
2021	85.19	240^th	3446	93.0%
2022	35.55	2464^th	3487	29.3%
2023	24.30	3049^th	3556	14.3%
2024	14.95	3450^th	3638	5.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Martins Mill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	20.22	3594^th	3799	5.4%
2022	15.38	3848^th	3952	2.6%
2023	47.09	1818^th	4086	55.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Martins Mill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	66.44	1016^th	4264	76.2%
2019	52.40	1881^st	4309	56.3%
2021	62.34	1271^st	4451	71.4%
2022	43.96	2551^st	4477	43.0%
2023	41.26	2772^nd	4521	38.7%
2024	32.05	3429^th	4560	24.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Martins Mill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.78	996^th	4306	76.9%
2019	63.21	1316^th	4348	69.7%
2021	71.43	1009^th	4499	77.6%
2022	55.09	1839^th	4561	59.7%
2023	45.29	2469^th	4588	46.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Martins Mill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	77.65	256^th	3106	91.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Martins Mill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.49	1590^th	4240	62.5%
2019	60.06	1327^th	4295	69.1%
2021	51.43	1740^th	4331	59.8%
2022	48.28	2221^st	4461	50.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Martins Mill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	76.69	766^th	4319	82.3%
2019	54.35	1749^th	4357	59.9%
2021	73.31	958^th	4498	78.7%
2022	64.81	1338^th	4563	70.7%
2023	47.71	2285^th	4585	50.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Martins Mill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.77	2083^rd	4168	50.0%
2019	31.29	3206^th	4188	23.4%
2021	63.24	1201^st	4329	72.3%
2022	47.10	2284^th	4376	47.8%
2023	25.73	3624^th	4401	17.7%
2024	24.82	3707^th	4431	16.3%

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Rank History for White students at Martins Mill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.82	754^th	3127	75.9%
2019	56.28	1317^th	3142	58.1%
2021	59.31	1123^rd	3082	63.6%
2022	47.60	1702^nd	3082	44.8%
2023	35.02	2193^rd	3106	29.4%
2024	46.64	1747^th	3078	43.2%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	202	3	0	64	1	0	4	274
2017	215	2	0	72	0	0	8	297
2018	217	5	0	80	0	1	8	311
2019	222	10	0	76	0	0	8	316
2020	210	13	0	69	1	0	5	298
2021	184	9	0	57	0	0	2	252
2022	212	11	1	66	0	0	5	295
2023	211	11	1	55	0	0	6	284
2024	189	7	0	40	0	0	5	241

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 Martins Mill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	274	21.0	13.0	48.9
2017	297	20.2	14.6	51.9
2018	311	20.2	15.3	55.3
2019	316	19.1	16.5	51.6
2020	298	19.6	15.1	56.7
2021	252	19.3	13.0	53.6
2022	295	20.4	14.3	51.9
2023	284	20.9	13.5	53.5
2024	241	18.2	13.2	52.7

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 Martins Mill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	274	21.0	13.0	48.9
2017	297	20.2	14.6	51.9
2018	311	20.2	15.3	55.3
2019	316	19.1	16.5	51.6
2020	298	19.6	15.1	56.7
2021	252	19.3	13.0	53.6
2022	295	20.4	14.3	51.9
2023	284	20.9	13.5	53.5
2024	241	18.2	13.2	52.7

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 Martins Mill Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,326 (17.7%)	$6,153 (82.3%)	$7,479
2020	$1,377 (16.6%)	$6,906 (83.4%)	$8,283
2021	$1,540 (15.3%)	$8,513 (84.7%)	$10,052

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martins Mill 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 1516^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2393^rd of 4647 Elementary schools	17.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Martins Mill Elementary)	49	41	8%
3rd Grade Reading (Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd))	49	41	8%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martins Mill Elementary)	30	22	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd))	30	22	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Martins Mill Elementary)	61	49	12%
4th Grade Reading (Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd))	61	49	12%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martins Mill Elementary)	33	31	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd))	33	31	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Martins Mill Elementary)	46	60	14%
5th Grade Reading (Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd))	46	60	14%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martins Mill Elementary)	68	48	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd))	68	48	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Martins Mill Elementary)	44	26	18%
5th Grade Science (Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd))	44	26	18%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Martins Mill Elementary)	61	63	2%
6th Grade Reading (Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd))	61	63	2%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Martins Mill Elementary)	88	38	50%
6th Grade Mathematics (Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd))	88	38	50%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	316	284	10.1%
African American	10	11	10%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	76	55	27.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	222	211	5%
Two or More Races	8	6	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	53.5%	1.9%

Schools Near Martins Mill Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Martins Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 F M 1861	Ben Wheeler	75754	Van Zandt County	Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 479-3706	241	18	13.2	52.7%	189 (78.4%)	7 (2.9%)	40 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	55.7	1817^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.1%		46.4	2393^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	48.5%	576	53.6	45.5	67.6				39.3	39.4	55.3				18.4			$10,052	$1,540	$8,513
Murchison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	9661 E Bankhead St	Murchison	75778	Henderson County	Murchison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 469-3636	170	19	8.9	68.8%	125 (73.5%)	2 (1.2%)	39 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	28	3550^th of 4675 public elementary schools	24.1%		24.9	3702^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	20.3%	152	77.8	31.6	20.0	44.4	45.5	53.3	33.3	29.4	30.0	38.9	45.5	46.7	5.0	13.3	33.3	$12,189	$1,809	$10,379
Canton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1163 S Buffalo St	Canton	75103	Van Zandt County	Canton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 567-6521	598	34	17.5	54.5%	443 (74.1%)	16 (2.7%)	99 (16.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.7%)								(n/a)																$7,809	$997	$6,812
Canton Intermediate	Public	3-5	1190 W Hwy 243	Canton	75103	Van Zandt County	Canton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 567-6418	538	38	14.0	52.2%	395 (73.4%)	16 (3.0%)	98 (18.2%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	69	1162^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	75.1%		73.6	1021^st of 4647 public elementary schools	78.0%	141	56.2	54.0	53.7				48.2	67.8	68.1				23.9			$8,265	$957	$7,308
Brownsboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	12331 State Hwy 31 E	Brownsboro	75756	Henderson County	Brownsboro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 852-6461	439	30	14.6	62.2%	309 (70.4%)	30 (6.8%)	80 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.3%)								(n/a)	34.3						36.8									$9,337	$1,404	$7,932
Rhodes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	449 E Texas St	Van	75790	Van Zandt County	Van Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 963-8770	369	24	15.3	68.6%	241 (65.3%)	10 (2.7%)	102 (27.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)								(n/a)																$10,109	$1,305	$8,804
Van Middle	Public	2-6	14300 State Hwy 110	Van	75790	Van Zandt County	Van Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 963-1461	833	57	14.5	64.8%	542 (65.1%)	26 (3.1%)	217 (26.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.3%)	54.6	1891^st of 4675 public elementary schools	59.6%		64.1	1420^th of 4647 public elementary schools	69.4%	471	46.2	31.6	53.5	58.6			42.6	40.0	52.2	41.7			41.1			$8,385	$958	$7,426
Eustace Intermediate	Public	3-5	205 W Henderson St	Eustace	75124	Henderson County	Eustace Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 425-5181	374	28	13.3	71.9%	278 (74.3%)	4 (1.1%)	75 (20.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	71.2	1080^th of 4675 public elementary schools	76.9%		60.7	1570^th of 4647 public elementary schools	66.2%	490	56.2	65.0	57.4				44.6	70.3	60.0				25.2			$9,924	$1,608	$8,316
Eustace Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	211 W Henderson St	Eustace	75124	Henderson County	Eustace Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 425-5191	461	30	15.4	78.3%	367 (79.6%)	4 (0.9%)	71 (15.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)								(n/a)																$10,765	$2,279	$8,486
Central Athens	Public	PK, KG-5	307 Madole St	Athens	75751	Henderson County	Athens Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 677-6960	577	35	16.6	81.5%	188 (32.6%)	83 (14.4%)	255 (44.2%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.8%)	39.7	2829^th of 4675 public elementary schools	39.5%		38.4	2899^th of 4647 public elementary schools	37.6%	70	53.5	47.6	39.5				39.4	34.5	31.6				17.1			$9,488	$1,302	$8,187

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