Martin Middle

www.wcpss.net/martinms

958 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Martin Middle School, located at 1701 Ridge Rd in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Situated in a central area of the city, the school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for middle school students. As a public institution within one of the largest school districts in the state, Martin Middle benefits from the broad resources and standardized curriculum of the WCPSS, while maintaining its own distinct school community.

The school places a strong emphasis on the transition from elementary to high school, focusing on both academic mastery and social-emotional development. Through its official website, the school provides parents and students with access to essential resources, including academic schedules, extracurricular program information, and district-wide policies. Martin Middle aims to prepare its students for future success by encouraging participation in athletics, arts, and various clubs, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond the classroom.

958

Total Students

66.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	129
Black	184
Asian	161
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

White
456 (47.6 %)
Black
184 (19.2 %)
Asian
161 (16.8 %)
Hispanic
129 (13.5 %)
Two or More
25 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)881-4970
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/martinms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	958
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 336

Grade 7 322

Grade 8 300

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Martin Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	336
Grade 7	322
Grade 8	300

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Martin Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	470	49.1%
Male	488	50.9%

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