St. Martin De Porres School vs. St. Joseph School
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School Overview
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Student Body
School History
Overview
St. Martin de Porres Catholic School, a ministry of St. Martin de Porres Parish, continues the tradition of providing a Christian educational environment for 3 year olds - Fifth Grade.
Small class sizes allow for individualized instruction conducive to students needs and abilities, and incorporates the use of technology in an effort to promote academic excellence, leading to lifelong positive implications.
We foster the spiritual awareness of God's presence in each child in keeping with the culture, values, and heritage within the community it serves, through Catholic teachings.
St. Martin de Porres is a school where children, regardless of race, language or religion, are invited to be a "Shining Star.".
Saint Joseph Catholic School is a coeducational parish school serving students from K4 through sixth grade.
We are committed to providing a high-quality education grounded in Gospel values, preparing our students to excel academically and grow into mature Christians.
Through our values, inspiring minds, building charcter and living faith, we offer opportunities for our students to worship, learn, and grow in character, ensuring that their spiritual development is as robust as their academic progress.
Our academic approach goes beyond textbooks, incorporating diverse teaching strategies, creative tools, and technologies to create an engaging learning environment where children are excited about their education.
With small class sizes and low teacher-to-student ratios, our faculty is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the individual learning needs of each child, fostering an educational experience that engages all their senses and supports their unique learning styles.
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
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1954
Students Body
Total Students
63 students
261 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
29
Kindergarten Students
8
38
Grade 1 Students
10
32
Grade 2 Students
1
34
Grade 3 Students
1
35
Grade 4 Students
8
31
Grade 5 Students
11
32
Grade 6 Students
-
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
71%
Average Class Size
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16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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Tuition is $7,200 for parishioners (5K-6th grades) and $9,480 for non-parishioners (5K-6th graders). 4K Tuition 7,200
% on Financial Aid
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47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$1,500
Acceptance Rate
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95%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Art Club, Bel Canto, Cheer & Tumble, Dance, Drama Club