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Grand Peak Academy vs. Martinez Elementary School

Should you attend Grand Peak Academy or Martinez Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Grand Peak Academy
7036 Cowpoke Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Martinez Elementary School
6460 Vickers Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grand Peak Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martinez Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
631 students
442 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grand Peak Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martinez Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grand Peak Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martinez Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grand Peak Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martinez Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grand Peak Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Martinez Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#969 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#745 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grand Peak Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Martinez Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grand Peak Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martinez Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grand Peak Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martinez Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Grand Peak Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Martinez Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
42
Kindergarten Students
72
71
Grade 1 Students
75
64
Grade 2 Students
91
65
Grade 3 Students
73
76
Grade 4 Students
79
59
Grade 5 Students
73
65
Grade 6 Students
55
-
Grade 7 Students
58
-
Grade 8 Students
55
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Grand Peak Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Martinez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grand Peak Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Martinez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grand Peak Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martinez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grand Peak Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Martinez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
58%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grand Peak Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Martinez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grand Peak Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Martinez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grand Peak Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Martinez Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grand Peak Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martinez Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grand Peak Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Martinez Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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