Very Good
#1993 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 23% in state
Martin Walker EL
Elementary School · Copperas Cove ISD · Copperas Cove, TX
A Copperas Cove ISD elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 FM 3046, Copperas Cove, TX 76522
- Math 57% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Walker EL score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Martin Walker EL 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,673/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Copperas Cove), 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
$70,629
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76522; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority Charter Schools Copperas CoveCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| C R Clements/hollie Parsons ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 826 | Compare → |
| Fairview/miss Jewell ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Wee Care SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Copperas Cove ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin Walker EL is listed in COPPERAS COVE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Walker EL
Martin Walker EL is a public elementary school in Copperas Cove, TX, part of Copperas Cove ISD, serving approximately 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,993 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Walker EL
What grades does Martin Walker EL serve?
Martin Walker EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Martin Walker EL?
Martin Walker EL has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Walker EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Walker EL is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Walker EL rank in TX?
Martin Walker EL ranks #1,993 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Martin Walker EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Walker EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Walker EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Walker EL has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Martin Walker EL a charter school?
No, Martin Walker EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Walker EL a Title I school?
No, Martin Walker EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Walker EL?
61.8% of students at Martin Walker EL 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
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Coryell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (254) 547-2283
- Area population (ZIP 76522)
- 41,895
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 76522; 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
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