A. J. Martin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students (19-20)
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
7%
Black
(19-20)4%
16%
White
(19-20)90%
71%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
61%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend A. J. Martin Elementary School?
361 students attend A. J. Martin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of A. J. Martin Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does A. J. Martin Elementary School offer ?
A. J. Martin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is A. J. Martin Elementary School part of?
A. J. Martin Elementary School is part of East Prairie R-II School District.
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