Martin Middle School

1701 Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 958 students in grades 6-8, Martin Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 958 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Martin Middle School's student population of 958 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
958 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#565 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Martin Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Martin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Martin Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
25%
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White
48%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Martin Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Martin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Martin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Middle School's ranking?
Martin Middle School is ranked #565 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Martin Middle School often compared to?
Martin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carnage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Martin Middle School?
958 students attend Martin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Martin Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Middle School?
Martin Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martin Middle School offer ?
Martin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Martin Middle School part of?
Martin Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Middle School located?
Martin Middle School is located in the North Hills neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 7 other public schools located in North Hills.

School Reviews

5   10/31/2015
I came to this school after going to Davis Drive Middle for 6th and 7th grade. This school made the transition very easy and the teachers and administration were very helpful in navigating a large school. The students were very nice and accepted me. Most of the students though were rude an very obnoxious to the teachers. The teachers could definitely punished problem students more. Overall this school was much better than Davis Drive and would highly recommend it to the Arts student
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kravi
5   6/20/2014
the school was ok. I went there for all 3 years. The PTA is wonderful and go out of their way to set up a lot of things for us which is very generous of them. Then there are the teachers. A lot of the teachers are wonderful and I love them, but a few i have doubts and feel like they don't care or don't know what they are teaching. The arts programs are amazing and I was in orchestra and chorus and loved it. If your a creative person who seeks to be in any type of art then this school is god for you. If your somenoe is is purely academic and doesnt feel like performing in the arts i"d suggest choosing a different school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - valdm

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 958 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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