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Martin Public Schools

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves Martin, Watson and Martin, and parts of Gun Plain and Orangeville.

Students
629
Schools
2
Spent per student
$13,654
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Debt
$34.2M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Martin Public Schools

  • School Grade B−: better than 46% of Indiana districts
  • Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 12 pts above the state
  • Spends 17% less per student than the MI average
  • 18 students per teacher
  • Debt of $34.2M, about $54,391 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Howe.

K–2Lakeland Primary SchoolLakeland School Corporation
3–6Lakeland Intermediate SchoolLakeland School Corporation
7–12Lakeland Jr/Sr High SchoolLakeland School Corporation

Test scores vs. MI

2020–21
Math proficiency24%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts43%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 82.9% · small group: the state reports 90–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$13,654 per student · 17% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 38%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 29%State 64%Federal 7%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
619’20
599’21
610’22
616’23
629’24

About steady.

Students
White 86%Hispanic 9%Two or more races 4%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

2 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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