The top reported proficiency rate is 71% in English language arts. The lowest is 60% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Robert M. Martin Elementary
Robert M. Martin Elementary is a public elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Andover school district, located in Butler County on the eastern edge of the Wichita metro area. The school draws from a primarily suburban residential area, and the broader community of Wichita anchors the region with its aerospace manufacturing base, Wichita State University, and a range of civic and cultural amenities. The district itself has seen no recent parent-relevant changes publicly reported, suggesting a period of relative stability.
Academic performance at the school places it in the top quarter of its county peers based on an overall proficiency index, a strong showing relative to other districts in Butler County. State testing results, which are available for grades three through five, show a mixed but generally solid picture. In reading and English language arts, proficiency rates are higher in the upper elementary grades, with fourth and fifth graders performing well above typical expectations. Third grade reading results are more moderate, which is common as students transition from learning to read to reading to learn. In mathematics, third graders also show a softer result, while fourth and fifth graders post stronger numbers. Fifth grade science proficiency is comfortably above the midpoint. It is worth noting that Kansas recently changed the cut scores for these assessments, making year-to-year trend comparisons uncertain. A parent may want to ask the school how current results compare to prior years under the new scoring standards to get a better sense of trajectory.
The student body is moderate in size for an elementary school and is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial students, and very small representations of Black and Native American students. A modest share of students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low level of economic disadvantage compared to many schools in the state. This economic context, combined with the housing market in the area, suggests a community with above-average household resources. Home values in the school’s ZIP code are well above the Kansas median, and the typical estimated monthly mortgage payment is higher than the average rent, pointing to a market where owning a home requires significant income.
Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Data on special education identification and English learner services were not available, and the school’s Title I status was not reported in the provided information. A parent who has a child with specific learning needs or language support requirements may wish to contact the school directly to understand what programs are in place.
The peer environment is shaped by the school’s location in a suburban part of Butler County, just outside Wichita’s city limits. This area has seen steady residential growth over time, and the district is known for its strong community reputation. The building serves as a neighborhood school, and its academic results reflect a student population that overall performs at a high level. For families looking for a public elementary option with above-average outcomes and a relatively homogeneous, advantaged student population, Robert M. Martin Elementary fits that profile. The absence of detailed program offerings in the data means that specifics about enrichment, specials, or intervention supports are not captured here; those are questions best directed to the school office or parent community.
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