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#7898 of 8,552 schools in TX

Martin Middle

Middle School · Corpus Christi ISD · Corpus Christi, TX

A Corpus Christi ISD middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3502 GREENWOOD DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78416

  • Math 14% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.3 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$11,836
Chronic Absenteeism51.8%

Students at Martin Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,895/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corpus Christi), 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

$44,726

Median home value

$93,100

Median rent

$1,066/mo

College educated

8.1%

Homeownership

61.6%

Poverty rate

22.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Student Support CenterEnrollment path unverified5.34–120.7 mi126Compare →
Promesa College Prep West Corpus ChristiCharter · enrollment unverified5.9PK–101.0 mi391Compare →
West Oso J HEnrollment path unverified5.76–81.8 mi421Compare →
Driscoll MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.86–82.0 mi560Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Corpus Christi ISD

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#50 of 52
District spending per student
$11,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Martin Middle is listed in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Martin Middle

Martin Middle is a public middle school in Corpus Christi, TX, part of Corpus Christi ISD, serving approximately 413 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,898 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Martin Middle

What grades does Martin Middle serve?

Martin Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Martin Middle?

Martin Middle has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Martin Middle is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Martin Middle rank in TX?

Martin Middle ranks #7,898 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Martin Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Martin Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Martin Middle a charter school?

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

Is Martin Middle a Title I school?

No, Martin Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

96.6% of students at Martin Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
413
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Nueces County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.8%
Area population (ZIP 78416)
13,116
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
40.3
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 78416; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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