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#283 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 12% in state

Martinez Elementary School

Elementary School · Columbia County · Martinez, GA

A Columbia County elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

213 Flowing Wells Rd, Martinez, GA 30907

  • Math 66% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+23.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.1 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$11,853
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Martinez Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Martinez Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average660/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,349

Median home value

$232,000

Median rent

$1,211/mo

College educated

38.9%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Augusta Preparatory Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–120.5 mi363Compare →
Soar AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–100.6 mi24Compare →
South Columbia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–51.2 mi398Compare →
Augusta Science AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–51.4 mi23Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Columbia County

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#9 of 30
District spending per student
$11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Martinez Elementary School is listed in Columbia County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Martinez Elementary School

Martinez Elementary School is a public elementary school in Martinez, GA, part of Columbia County, serving approximately 787 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Martinez Elementary School

What grades does Martinez Elementary School serve?

Martinez Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Martinez Elementary School?

Martinez Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 787 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Martinez Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Martinez Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Martinez Elementary School rank in GA?

Martinez Elementary School ranks #283 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Martinez Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Martinez Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Martinez Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Martinez Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Martinez Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Martinez Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Martinez Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

60.7% of students at Martinez Elementary 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
787
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 30907)
47,167
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
39.9
About this school's data

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

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.
  • 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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 30907; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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