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Public elementary school · Manchester School District · Manchester, Connecticut

Martin School

Martin School rates 5.5, below most Manchester School District elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.2.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.5this school

5.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Manchester School District median is 7.2.

#709 of 992 schools in Connecticut · Manchester School District: 6 elementary schools rated, median 7.2 · Based on limited data

The brief

A Manchester School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 709 of 992 schools in Connecticut and 8 of 10 in Manchester School District.

Martin School is listed in Manchester School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math29%19 points below the Connecticut average of 48%2024 SBAC
Reading33%14 points below the Connecticut average of 47%2024 SBAC
In 2024, 29% of students were proficient in math and 33% in reading, against Connecticut averages of 48% and 47%.2024 SBAC; 31 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
4.0
60% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.7
40% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06040; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Martin School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$84,741
Median home value
$238,900
Median rent
$1,361/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
14%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
15
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,890/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Manchester. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Manchester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  8. Martin Schoolthis school
    5.5
  9. Odyssey Community School2.7 mi · charter
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and seven rate higher than Martin School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Martin School serve?

Martin School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Martin School?

Martin School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin School?

The student-teacher ratio at Martin School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Martin School rank in CT?

Martin School ranks #709 of 992 schools in CT.

What is Martin School's MySchoolScout rating?

Martin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Martin School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Martin School a charter school?

No, Martin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Martin School a Title I school?

No, Martin School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin School?

54.8% of students at Martin School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
217
Student-teacher ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Rank in district
#8 of 10
Schools in district
10
District spending per student
$29,194
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 06040)
36,171
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
36.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.