One of the first schools in the modern era of Alief after the Southwest Freeway connected it to the rest of Houston in 1961, Martin Elementary School is named after one of its earliest supporters. The father of six children, Mr. Martin wanted more than a one-room schoolhouse for his children. He helped found the Alief school district, which was officially recognized in 1917.
Since its opening in 1970, Martin Elementary School has been renovated and added to several times. Today’s Martin Elementary enrolls about 880 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. To address academic deficiencies, Martin offers Mustang Learning Academy, a free morning and afternoon tutorial program. The afternoon program provides complimentary snacks and transportation. Other after-school offerings open to students in second through fourth grades include running and art clubs.
Upper elementary students can participate in GAP Boys and Girls clubs. GAP students are paired with mentors who support them in all facets of their lives, and they work collaboratively on community projects.
For English language learners, Martin offers programs including early-exit bilingual and English as a second language. The goal of the programs is to help English language learners become proficient in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Martin Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-4
11718 Hendon Ln,
Houston, TX
Alief Independent School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Niche Grade
C+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
816:1
Student Diversity
Male
53%
Female
47%
Hispanic
82.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.6%
Black
6.2%
White
3.5%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/30/2013
I used to like this school but did always dis agree with them only teaching to the TAKS test. I have two types of students. One is honor role and the other has always struggled in class due to attention problem. Some of the teachers are very good and really care about their student but I have notice...
11/4/2010
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 te...
6/2/2010
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...
5/13/2010
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 te...
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About Alief
List Price Range
$88K - $442K
Homes For Sale
308
Average Home Value
$234,591
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
56%
Household Income
$58,316
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,763 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.4%
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