Very Good
#549 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 31% in state
Martin Elementary
Elementary School · Weakley County · Martin, TN
A Weakley County elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 South College ST, Martin, TN 38237
- Math 49% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Martin), 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
$49,301
Median home value
$194,100
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–10 | 1.8 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Dresden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 440 | Compare → |
| Gleason SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 374 | Compare → |
| Greenfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 457 | Compare → |
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.
Weakley County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin Elementary is listed in Weakley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Elementary
Martin Elementary is a public elementary school in Martin, TN, part of Weakley County, serving approximately 340 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #549 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Elementary
What grades does Martin Elementary serve?
Martin Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Martin Elementary?
Martin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Elementary rank in TN?
Martin Elementary ranks #549 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Martin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Martin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Martin Elementary a charter school?
No, Martin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Elementary a Title I school?
No, Martin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Weakley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (731) 587-2290
- Area population (ZIP 38237)
- 15,273
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 31
Official sources & links
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 38237; 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
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