Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Martin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Martin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
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Martin School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
The diversity score of Martin School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
27%
14%
White
45%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Martin School?
153 students attend Martin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Martin School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin School?
Martin School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Martin School offer ?
Martin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Martin School part of?
Martin School is part of New Kensington-Arnold School District.
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