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#4503 of 4,742 schools in NY
Martin Road Elementary School
Elementary School · LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
135 MARTIN RD, Lackawanna, NY 14218
Enrollment
570
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
3.5
Grades
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
570
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
3.5
Grades
2nd – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,503 of 4,742
In Lackawanna
#4 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Martin Road Elementary School
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About Martin Road Elementary School
Martin Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lackawanna, NY, part of LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Martin Road Elementary School serves approximately 570 students, and covers grades 2nd-5th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Martin Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,503 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Martin Road Elementary School show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
48% of students at Martin Road Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Martin Road Elementary School — Students at Martin Road Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.0/10.
How Martin Road Elementary School Compares
See how Martin Road Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
135 MARTIN RD, Lackawanna, NY 14218
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Martin Road Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BAKER ACADEMY (rated 7.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WINDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Orchard Park), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lackawanna, see our Lackawanna schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL Lackawanna | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| GLOBAL CONCEPTS CHARTER SCHOOL Lackawanna | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| LACKAWANNA HIGH SCHOOL Lackawanna | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| LACKAWANNA MIDDLE SCHOOL Lackawanna | 0.7 mi | 3.3 |
| BAKER ACADEMY Lackawanna | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lackawanna | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| BLASDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Blasdell | 1.4 mi | 3.3 |
| NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Buffalo | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| WESTERN NEW YORK MARITIME CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| DISCOVERY SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.7 mi | 4.3 |
| MOUNT MERCY ACADEMY Buffalo | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 5.2 |
| WINCHESTER-POTTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Seneca | 1.9 mi | 3.9 |
| AL-RASHEED ACADEMY Lackawanna | 1.8 mi | 7.1 |
| BISHOP TIMON-ST JUDE HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo | 2.3 mi | 6.2 |
| SOUTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo | 2.6 mi | 5.5 |
| WINDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Orchard Park | 2.8 mi | 6.0 |
| SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 3.1 mi | 4.3 |
| WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL West Seneca | 2.5 mi | 7.8 |
| PS 27 HILLERY PARK ACADEMY Buffalo | 3.2 mi | 3.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14218 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,484
Median Home Value
$135,000
Median Rent
$829/mo
Population
20,661
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
55.2%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Median Age
38.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Binghamton, NY | 3.5 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 4 Bronx, NY | 3.5 |
| DAVID PATERSON SCHOOL Hempstead, NY | 3.5 |
| HEMPSTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Valley, NY | 3.5 |
| JOSEPH MCNEIL SCHOOL Hempstead, NY | 3.5 |
| KING STREET SCHOOL Port Chester, NY | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Martin Road Elementary School
What grades does Martin Road Elementary School serve?
Martin Road Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Martin Road Elementary School?
Martin Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Road Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Road Elementary School rank in NY?
Martin Road Elementary School ranks #4,503 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Martin Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Road Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Martin Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Martin Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Martin Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Road Elementary School?
86.5% of students at Martin Road 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 570
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.4%
- Phone
- (716) 821-5610
Resources & Links
District
LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 2,150
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,623
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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