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Martin Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 933 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 4, 2010

Hey this my last year at this school and i love it since preK to 4th and its only talking about taks cause their trying to get you ready for it until you move and plus they have to remind you thats its coming up remember im only in 4th grade the teachers a funny,nice,and everything you look for a teacher if you dont like it then dont let your child go to this school what are you talking about other parents we have field trips your child will always go outside like for recess,walks,and more on bad weathers we dont go outside to play we get to move any question ask me.


Posted June 2, 2010

I understand all of you who have issues with the fact that Martin may have a focus in certain grades on the TAKS test. But have you taken your child to any other school? I work at a local university and one of the problems that we continue to encounter are students who are not prepared for our first year courses. Do you think this is an issue with the school or with the system? It isn't just the schools job to raise our children. If you feel your child is not receiving enough at their particular school, then go ahead and supplement the education they're receiving with additional classes or educational time with you. We can't rely on schools to raise our children if we want them to succeed. The students who do best are those whose parents are engaged and do what they can to help their student succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

I agree with the bad reviews. The school is very test driven. Everything is TAKS. If your child is smart and doesn't need to be taught for the test, don't send him/her there. HISD has great Vanguard and Magnet schools with the gifted program. They actually teach your child to think, not to take a test.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2010

Have you read the Houston's Chronicle school report card? Martin didn't even make it to the 400 school list in the Houston area. I can tell you that the last ones on that list are not good schools, so where is Martin? Only 3 schools in the Alief district made it on the list. I am so disappointed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2009

I'm a new parent in the Martin School area and I too am very dissappointed with the staff there, this i my childs 1st yr. there and taks testing is the tops to them, instead if teaching kids how to take test to fail, teach them them the old fashioned way reading, writing, and arithematic,everything that looks good to you ,is not good fopr you .perhaps we as parents should start testing teachers to see if they are upto par!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2006

My children have been going to Martin for 4 years now and I am very disappointed with it. The education they get there is below par and if I was not supplementing it with lesson at home, they would be very behind. Martin teaches to the TAKS test and for the whole year my child has had the same homework. (TAKS worksheet) That is all they care about. My children have told me several times that they watched a whole movie that day. There are no activities. No field trips. When you complain, the teachers try to talk down to you or ignore you. I can not recommend this school to anyone. We moved to this District from HISD and let me tell you, HISD is much better. At least there you can transfer your child to a better school in the district. Here, that is not an option.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2005

The teachers are excellent. They take the time to meet w/parents and answer all necessary questions. The school welcomes parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2003

Both of my kids have attended Martin Elem. It is a very good school overall. They provide opportunities to get parents involved. They have wonderful student productions. Most of the teachers are very responsive and supportive. Both of my kids had wonderful experiences and enjoy their school.


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.

About these ratings

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.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black or African American75%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education70%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black or African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education50%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students93%
Female92%
Male95%
Black or African American78%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
Black or African American67%
Asian92%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education60%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black or African American82%
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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
Hispanic 69% 48%
Black 16% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 4%
White 3% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 73%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 86%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 45%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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11718 Hendon
Houston, TX 77072
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Phone: (281) 983-8363

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