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#3358 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 39% in state

Martin H S

High School · Arlington ISD · Arlington, TX

An Arlington ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

4501 W PLEASANT RIDGE RD, Arlington, TX 76016

  • Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation41%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$11,746
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Martin H S score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Martin H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,898/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,701

Median home value

$311,200

Median rent

$1,854/mo

College educated

43.6%

Homeownership

83.6%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
41% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·60 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Burton Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–121.0 mi281Compare →
Northstar SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–121.2 mi29Compare →
Grace Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–121.4 mi503Compare →
Arlington Collegiate H SEnrollment path unverified8.19–12Not available405Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Arlington ISD

Schools in district
75
Rank in district
#16 of 75
District spending per student
$11,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Martin H S is listed in ARLINGTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Martin H S

Martin H S is a public high school in Arlington, TX, part of Arlington ISD, serving approximately 3,670 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,358 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Martin H S

What grades does Martin H S serve?

Martin H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Martin H S?

Martin H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,670 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Martin H S is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Martin H S rank in TX?

Martin H S ranks #3,358 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Martin H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Martin H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Martin H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin H S has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Martin H S a charter school?

No, Martin H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Martin H S a Title I school?

No, Martin H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin H S?

43.5% of students at Martin H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,670
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
208
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 76016)
31,191
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
42
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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