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Martin Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 605 students

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Posted May 1, 2010

I attended Martin several years ago, so my review may be a bit out of date. A lot of the problems I saw there was a lack of parental support. Students had a bad attitude towards school because their parents gave them no encouragement or support. But the teachers were there for the students. I got all the support and attention I needed, made straight As, was in choir, played sports, and had several high school credits by the end of 8th grade. If Martin could get better parental and community support, and some more money from the school district to provide good school programs, i think it has a lot of potential


Posted March 21, 2010

i love martin middle school i go there and it's so cool there. i love the teachers and my friends!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 2, 2009

My child attends Martin, and although I see issues with the general atmosphere, students, and parents, I also see where leadership and teachers are trying to make changes. They realy keep an eye out for my daughter, keep her in mind for special programs, an she is treated well by her teachers and principals. A major part of the school's/child's success also depends on parental involvement at school and at home, and that is probably the biggest weakness.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2009

very poor feed back! never got any info on anything my daughter was doing! she will not be going back ! for very poor feed back!! very unsatisfactory
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2009

I think that school is wonderful cuz my daughter attends 6th grade now and she gets bullied and soo she would go the office and they would takes just wonderful care of it she loves that school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2007

my daugther was in Martin 6-8, and I'm happy with the atention that she got, the support was wonderfull, and the teachers allways recibed me in every time that I wished.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

Lack pf parental support. Poor administration. Inexperienced teachers
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 14, 2005

This school has a lot of potential, but there are aspects that need improvement. For example, parent involvement is extremely low. Discipline is weak and there are many inexperienced teachers.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 10, 2004

My son attended 6th grade at Martin, we (his father and I) absolutely enjoyed it. I brag about Martin Middle School all the time. I've encouraged my friends to have their chidren there as well. We all stay in touch & stay involved with our children & ask them lots of questions. My son made A/B Honor roll every semester, as well as perfect attendance. He has received credits for High School already. He took some honors classes as well, was involved with Leadership Academy also. He took Spanish and Band, that was awesome. This year for 7th grade, he is excited to play Football for Martin as well. I can go on and on! His 6th grade teachers were great. We are looking forward to our son attending 7th grade and 8th grade there as well. Thank you!
—Submitted by Susie Duarte, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 83% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

168 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

202 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

203 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
53%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students59%
Female56%
Male61%
Black or African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education40%
Not special education59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talented90%

Reading

All Students53%
Female58%
Male48%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education29%
Not special education54%
Limited English proficient (LEP)39%
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students70%
Female67%
Male73%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special education46%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students65%
Female68%
Male63%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education63%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students85%
Female84%
Male87%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education71%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students63%
Female63%
Male63%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special education83%
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education67%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students57%
Female53%
Male60%
Black or African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special education50%
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female88%
Male85%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education80%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 87% 48%
Black 10% 14%
White 2% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 18%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 25%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 92%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 16%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 12%N/A23%
21 or more years 8%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1601 Haskell St
Austin, TX 78702
Phone: (512) 414-3243

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