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#293 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 23% in state

Robert M. Martin Elementary

Elementary School · Andover · Wichita, KS

An Andover elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2342 N. 159th St East, Wichita, KS 67228

  • Math 60% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 71% proficient (2025)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.5% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$7,745
Chronic Absenteeism7%

Students at Robert M. Martin Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency71%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 66% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Robert M. Martin Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,861/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$155,365

Median home value

$388,200

College educated

67.8%

Homeownership

95%

Poverty rate

1.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67228; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wheatland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2K–50.6 mi433Compare →
Cottonwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–51.1 mi408Compare →
Andover EcademyEnrollment path unverified5.3K–121.4 mi3,618Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Andover

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$7,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert M. Martin Elementary is listed in Andover; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert M. Martin Elementary

Robert M. Martin Elementary is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Andover, serving approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 1,294 schools in KS.

State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert M. Martin Elementary

What grades does Robert M. Martin Elementary serve?

Robert M. Martin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Robert M. Martin Elementary?

Robert M. Martin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert M. Martin Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert M. Martin Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert M. Martin Elementary rank in KS?

Robert M. Martin Elementary ranks #293 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Robert M. Martin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert M. Martin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Robert M. Martin Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert M. Martin Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Robert M. Martin Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Robert M. Martin Elementary a Title I school?

No, Robert M. Martin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert M. Martin Elementary?

13.2% of students at Robert M. Martin Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Butler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.0%
Area population (ZIP 67228)
2,529
Area median age
35
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67228; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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