Martin Middle School

I went to Martin for my sixth grade year and it was great! The teachers were great and helped me when i needed it. When i was applying for the electives that i wanted, i was shocked. There were so many!. I had an A in modern dance, even though i couldn't (and still can't) dance to save my life. Overall, this school was terrific!

Martin is a great school that combines the best of a neighborhood school and a magnet program. My daughter is in her first year there and thriving. She has options for many diverse electives. But more important is the interest that her teachers, principal and the whole staff show in the students. We live in walking distance of Martin and love the community feel. We could have chosen from several magnets farther from our home but we chose Martin for its solid academics, its electives and its staff. For us it is a winning combination.
--Submitted by a parent

overall, a very good school. As in any school, you will see power-hungry teachers and teachers that should have retired long ago. The drama teacher is fabulous! The orchestra teacher is also really good. The principal is very good - he really does care about the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughter attended Martin Middle School. She is now in college and still talks about the great education she received at Martin. She thrived in the academic and social environment. Martin does a beautiful job combining the interest of the child along with strong academics. This school may not be the school for everyone ,but if you have a child who is looking for more, this school will not let you down. Thank you Martin MS. Proud parent:)
--Submitted by a parent

Martin Middle School has an excellent band, but the academic preformance isn't as good as Ligon Middle School. Ligon Middle School is the best school for your child.
--Submitted by a parent

MMS used to have a great reputation. My child has attended for three years; unfortunately the school is a big disappointment. It had been known for creativity and high academic standards;in our experience, this no longer applies. Each year, my child has had one or two excellent classroom teachers out of six or seven horrendously mediocre ones. They seem to do the bare minimum. I rarely see a teacher bring anything extra to the table. I also do not see a very diverse staff or much attention paid to diversity in terms of material and atmosphere. The school seems to have lost its way. The new principal is trying; however I do not sense a clear vision for what Martin can be and will be. I would love to see a dynamic, creative, school, with high academic and teaching standards, where everyone enthusiastially embraces a common vision and mission.
--Submitted by a parent