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Joseph Martin Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 590 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 12, 2011

This is a Great school with wonderful teachers and an excellent learning environment. Would highly recommend to any parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2010

teachers are not as involved with the parents as I think that they should be. We moved here not that long ago, where we came from the teachers worked one on one with the parents of each child and they were friendly, warm and welcoming. I definately do not feel as comfortable here as I did at the kid's old school. I was so comfortable, I volunteered in classrooms once a week, was classroom Mom, put together class events, chaperoned every field trip and helped with festivals and fund raising. I just do not feel that welcome here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

There is not a singlr employee at the school that doesn't take an active interest in how the kids are doing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2009

My daugter has attended Joseph Martin since the 1st grade. She will be going to Middle school next year. I must say that this school has some of the best teachers and faculty you will ever want to meet. I absolutely love this school and wish it was K-8. My youngest is still there in 1st grade. I hope she has the same wonderful teachers my oldest child had. Awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2008

wonderful school with great programs to help children learn
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2007

I'm very happy with this school. A huge change from the one my son attended last year. His teacher is great! My son loves it, says it's fun, and is excelling in all academics. The teachers and staff encourage parent involvment and seem enthusiasic about their jobs, which rubs off on the attitudes of the students. A great place to learn, grow, and be a kid!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2005

I would like to say that I have had one child go to this school and move on to a local middle school and I have one child who still attends Joseph Martin. They have excellent teachers at this school (at all levels). Most of the teachers are dedicated to the students and giving a high value education. They are really motivated and have high competition with regards to educating the children. Of the individual problems (that occur when you have children), I have to say, from the Principal to the Teacher, that the response was great. They have an open door policy that I love as a parent. I have had to be there on several accounts and found that any concerns were address properly. The children are focused on grades, reading points and general learning which impressed me.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2005

My child attended Joseph Martin Elementary for the '04-'05 school session. This school offered gifted classes for those children who need a more challenging education. My 5th grader had 3 teachers who offered creative assignments to both challenge and interest my child. This school also has the accelerated readers program. Music was offered through either joining the chorus or playing the recorder. I know sports was available, but my daughter didn't participate. I don't recall what was offered. I recommend this as a good school.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

107 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

107 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

107 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

92 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

93 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

92 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
88%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 46% 46%
Black 41% 38%
Hispanic 10% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 2%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 60%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 11%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1000 Joseph Martin Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
Phone: (912) 368-3114

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