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William R Martin Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 324 students

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Posted October 12, 2009

MMS is an excellent school. This is my daughter's first year at Martin and first year in a public school. Mr. Blair has shown an unbelievable amount of leadership and support to this school. The faculty has shown a great deal of professionalism in the classroom as well as handling the discipline of the children. The parent participation is fantastic. I find Martin Middle School impressive. The children at this school are very friendly and welcomming to new students. I'm proud to be a part of MMS. Debbie Veach
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2008

i love this school. i go here and its so cool. -srf
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 19, 2006

I believe Martin is an excellent school. This is my childs first year at Martin and so far everything seems to be working out well for him. The teachers that I have met care about my childs education and progress in the school. The discipline and structure are needed is great. Children of this age need that to keep them on track and focused on goals in life. JMO.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2006

Martin is not a good school. The faculty show no interest in the students or their grades. We have not been pleased with Martin at all. Most parents I have spoke with noticed a severe drop in grades when their child attended Martin. Around Selma this school is called Martin Military and I see why. Students are not permitted to talk..even their lunch time is spent in silence. Students must walk to the right of every hallway or face being wrote up and turned into the office. I think the students would do much better with a little leeway and a faculty that actually cares. Knowing what I know now, my youngest child will not be attending this school. We would rather pay for private school then our child being taught at Martin. Just my opinion and the majority of other parents also. JMO
—Submitted by Denise, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

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Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

155 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
34%

2007

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

156 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
69%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

167 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

167 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
65%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
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Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
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Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
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Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
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Special educationn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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Non-migrantn/a
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
Female59%
Male43%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White65%
Free and reduced-price lunch43%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education21%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant50%

Reading

All Students71%
Female79%
Male64%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education32%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female73%
Male68%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch63%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education38%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students57%
Female62%
Male51%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch45%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education13%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

156 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
28%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students40%
Female44%
Male36%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Free and reduced-price lunch32%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education16%
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English40%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant40%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 54% 35%
White 46% 59%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2863 Dallas County Rd 81
Selma, AL 36703
Phone: (334) 872-6417

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