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John S. Martinez School

100 JAMES ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06513

About John S. Martinez School

The John S. Martinez Sea & Sky STEM School is a public school in New Haven, Connecticut, for students in grades PK–8. It has about 480 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 15:1. The school is in a traditional neighborhood school setting, but it emphasizes its commitment to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education. About 98% of the students are from minority backgrounds, and most of them are Hispanic. A lot of students have money problems; almost 87% of them can get free or reduced-price lunch. About 15% of students are good at math and about 26% are good at English language arts on state tests. Both of these numbers are much lower than the state averages. The district is known to have limited resources, but the financial data doesn't show how much each school spends. The school is in the Fair Haven neighborhood, which has a lot of different types of people living there and a strong sense of community. Overall, the John S. Martinez Sea & Sky STEM School has a lot of cultural diversity and a strong focus on STEM learning. However, it has a lot of academic problems that show it needs more help and resources.

John S. Martinez School Contact Information

Address

100 JAMES ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06513

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Phone

(475) 220-2000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 26%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 26% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
477
Total Students
$80718
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 122 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John S. Martinez School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:22 AM to 5:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:07 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.9%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 90.1%
Black 5.9%
Two+ Races 1.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
1.9%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
90.1%
Black
5.9%
Two+ Races
1.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 477
50.4%
240 Female
49.6%
237 Male

Student Population

477 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

470 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School was recently recognized for contributing over 6,300 pounds of food-waste diversion through New Haven’s sustainability and composting program, highlighting its commitment to environmental STEM learning.

FAQ

Q1. What extracurriculars are offered?

Ans. There are STEM clubs, arts activities, and some sports.

Q2. Does the school help students who are learning English?Ans. Yes, it offers ELL services to students who speak more than one language.

Q3. Do you have programs for getting families involved?

Ans. The school has meetings for parents, workshops, and cultural events.

Q4. Are there transportation services?

Ans. The district provides bus transportation for students who are eligible.

Q5. What kinds of special education services are there?

Ans. Students get personalized help, interventions, and help from staff members who are trained in specific areas.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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