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Alex M Martino Jr High School

731 E Joliet Hwy, New Lenox, IL, 60451

Ranked 182 of 516 in Illinois

Top schools in New Lenox
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Alex M Martino Jr High School

731 E Joliet Hwy, New Lenox, IL, 60451

About Alex M Martino Jr High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 33%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 33% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
565
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 85.31%
Asian 0.71%
Hispanic 10.09%
Black 0.88%
Two+ Races 2.83%
Native Am. 0.18%
White
85.31%
Asian
0.71%
Hispanic
10.09%
Black
0.88%
Two+ Races
2.83%
Native Am.
0.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 565
50.27%
284 Female
49.73%
281 Male

Student Population

565 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

276 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Alex M Martino Jr High School Contact Information

Address

731 E Joliet Hwy, New Lenox, IL, 60451

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Phone

(815) 485-7593

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TOP 182 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Alex M Martino Jr High 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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, the annual STEM Showcase was held on April 22, 2026 at Alex M. Martino Junior High School with student projects from robotics to environmental science. The event underscored the school’s commitment to hands-on learning and included demonstrations from the school’s award-winning robotics team. Parents and community members were there to support the students and to learn more about the school’s growing extracurricular programs in technology and the arts.

FAQ

Q1. How does Alex M. Martino Jr. High School prepare students for high school?

Ans. Students are faced with managing multiple teachers, longer assignments, and tighter schedules, and in the process, they develop habits like tracking deadlines, organizing materials, and staying on top without constant reminders.

Q2. What kind of homework do they do at Alex M Martino Jr High School?

Ans. Usually there are several subjects at once, so students have to plan their evening, prioritize tasks, and not leave it all for the last moment.

Q3. What do students do between classes at Alex M Martino Jr High School?

Ans. Passing periods are brief, prompting students to utilize lockers, walk swiftly, and strategize their navigation through the building to prevent tardiness.

Q4. What are the most popular after-school programs here?

Ans. Students might play team sports, join clubs or music groups, or stay for extra help from teachers or group activities, depending on their needs.

Q5. What kind of students do well at Alex M. Martino Jr. High School?

Ans. Students that are able to stay organized, manage a fast-paced day, and work with different teachers tend to transition more comfortably.

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
ML

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
F

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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