John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School
476 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM Magnet School, located in New Haven, Connecticut, is a public school that offers a specialized curriculum centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). As a magnet school within the New Haven Public Schools district, it emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving global economy. The "Sea and Sky" theme suggests a unique pedagogical focus on environmental science, marine biology, and aerospace studies, integrating these topics into a rigorous academic program that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The school is deeply committed to community engagement and equity, serving a diverse student population by fostering a culture of collaboration and academic excellence. By leveraging its specialized focus, the institution provides students with opportunities to engage in laboratory work, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary studies that connect classroom theories to real-world applications. Through its commitment to STEM education and its strategic location in the Fair Haven neighborhood, the school serves as a central hub for educational innovation, aiming to empower the next generation of scientists, engineers, and informed citizens.
The school is deeply committed to community engagement and equity, serving a diverse student population by fostering a culture of collaboration and academic excellence. By leveraging its specialized focus, the institution provides students with opportunities to engage in laboratory work, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary studies that connect classroom theories to real-world applications. Through its commitment to STEM education and its strategic location in the Fair Haven neighborhood, the school serves as a central hub for educational innovation, aiming to empower the next generation of scientists, engineers, and informed citizens.
476
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic | 429 |
| Black | 28 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 6 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic429 (90.1 %)
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Black28 (5.9 %)
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White9 (1.9 %)
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Two or More6 (1.3 %)
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American Indian2 (0.4 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | New Haven School District |
| Phone: | (475)220-2000 |
| Website: | http://www.nhps.net |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 476 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 364 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 40 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
38
Kindergarten
36
Grade 1
44
Grade 2
46
Grade 3
55
Grade 4
56
Grade 5
50
Grade 6
51
Grade 7
47
Grade 8
53
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 38 |
| Kindergarten | 36 |
| Grade 1 | 44 |
| Grade 2 | 46 |
| Grade 3 | 55 |
| Grade 4 | 56 |
| Grade 5 | 50 |
| Grade 6 | 51 |
| Grade 7 | 47 |
| Grade 8 | 53 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 240 | 50.4% |
| Male | 236 | 49.6% |
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