Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
Santa Maria, CA · Santa Maria-Bonita · Grades K-6
4,967th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 12%· Stable
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary 4,967th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2015 to 12th in 2025.
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 474 students tested
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 874 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.6% | 88.2% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| White | 8.8% | 6.6% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
Typical home value $631K in zip 93454 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Rice (William) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 0.7 mi away5,367th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 14% - 2Taylor (Ida Redmond) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 0.8 mi away4,934th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 19% - 1Alvin ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 1.1 mi away5,328th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 16% - 1Bruce (Robert) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 1.7 mi away5,402nd of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 15% - 2Miller (Isaac) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 1.8 mi away4,949th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 19% - 1Fairlawn ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 2 mi away5,111th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 17% - 5Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 2 mi away3,039th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 37% - 1Oakley (Calvin C.) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 2.1 mi away5,147th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary in?
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary is part of the Santa Maria-Bonita district in Santa Maria, California.
Is Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary 4,967th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary?
Hispanic 88%, White 7%, Asian 2%, Two or more races 2% (874 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93454 is $631K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.