Martinez El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
3,858th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
1250 MERCHANT ST, Abilene, TX 79603
(325)794-4160NCES ID 480744012705Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Martinez El 3,858th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 173 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 391 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2012, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2012 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.9% | 74.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 16.9% | 15.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 7.1% | 7.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Typical home value $148K in zip 79603 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Martinez El
- #4211Ortiz ElAbilene ISD · 1.2 mi away4,211th of 4,406
ELA 27% ▼10 · Math 24% ▼3Compare - #2730Purcell ElAbilene ISD · 1.4 mi away2,730th of 4,406
ELA 52% ▲15 · Math 35% ▲8Compare - #2553Stafford ElAbilene ISD · 2.1 mi away2,553rd of 4,406
ELA 45% ▲8 · Math 45% ▲18Compare - #3188Bonham ElAbilene ISD · 2.5 mi away3,188th of 4,406
ELA 45% ▲8 · Math 34% ▲7Compare - #3283Thomas ElAbilene ISD · 2.6 mi away3,283rd of 4,406
ELA 42% ▲5 · Math 35% ▲8Compare - #3668Bowie ElAbilene ISD · 2.8 mi away3,668th of 4,406
ELA 36% ▼1 · Math 33% ▲6Compare - #2437Taylor ElAbilene ISD · 2.9 mi away2,437th of 4,406
ELA 52% ▲15 · Math 40% ▲13Compare - #1966Austin ElAbilene ISD · 3.5 mi away1,966th of 4,406
ELA 56% ▲19 · Math 44% ▲17Compare
What school district is Martinez El in?
Martinez El is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Martinez El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Martinez El 3,858th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Martinez El?
Hispanic 74%, White 16%, Black 8%, Two or more races 2% (391 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Martinez El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79603 is $148K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.