The top reported proficiency rate is 27% in Math. The lowest is 7% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Martinez C El
Martinez C Elementary is a small school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Houston, enrolling just over two hundred fifty students. The student body is split almost evenly between Black and Hispanic students, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school sits at the lower end of academic attainment across its peer group of Harris County districts.
State testing results show weak proficiency across the board. In the most recent data, only a modest fraction of fifth-grade students reached proficiency in math, and even fewer did so in English language arts. Third-grade math proficiency was particularly low. Science performance at fifth grade was notably weak. English language arts results were similarly constrained across the grades tested. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among Harris County districts. Testing participation data was not provided, so enrollment in tested grades should be verified with the school if attendance or opt-out patterns are a concern.
The data available does not include information on graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, special education enrollment, English learner identification, detailed staffing, attendance records, discipline patterns, course offerings, or program specifics. Since the school serves only elementary grades, graduation rate data does not apply. These gaps are not unusual for early-grade schools, but they mean a fuller picture of operations, support services, and learning environment would require direct conversation with school and district staff.
Martinez C is part of Houston ISD, a district currently under state control following a 2023 takeover by the Texas Education Agency. The district has implemented a standardized instructional model called the New Education System (NES) at a growing number of schools, featuring scripted lessons, daily quizzes, and longer school days. It is not yet clear from available sources whether Martinez C has adopted the full NES framework. Parents should ask the school directly about its instructional approach, use of the NES model, school day length, and specific support services for students working below grade level, since the learning environment and resource allocation differ substantially between NES and non-NES schools in the district.
The takeover also brought facility changes: school libraries at many reformed schools have been converted to spaces serving other functions, and traditional librarian positions were eliminated. Families should confirm whether this affects library access at Martinez C.
At the district level, enrollment has declined significantly in recent years, and the board of managers voted in early 2026 to close or consolidate a dozen schools after the current school year, citing declining enrollment and aging infrastructure. The school's closure status should be verified, as reassignments are underway across the district.
Housing in the zip code area is modestly valued, and rents are relatively stable. The neighborhood is part of Houston's broader context as a car-dependent city, though compact walkable districts exist throughout the metropolitan area. Families would do well to discuss current school operations, any curriculum model being used, special education and English learner supports, and enrollment outlook directly with school leadership.
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