Martin Middle

1701 Ridge Road

School District

Wake County
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on July 15, 2024

The shortage of leadership and accountability at Leroy Martin Middle School is evident in the staff, area superintendent Ashburn, and teachers. If you want a secure and educationally sound environment, exploring other options might be best. However, if your goal is to ready your child for a career in the WWE or as a professional boxer, Leroy Martin Middle School could be the perfect choice.
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2022

Excellent teachers, great educations, superb academic guidance!
Submitted by other on June 04, 2021

If I could rate it 0 stars I would. The bullying here is absolutely disgusting and the teachers did nothing about it. There also are a lot fo other dangerous activities that occur that teachers do nothing about (school fights, cyber bullying, and vaping in class). At this school I notice that they treat minority groups and people really differently and try to separate them from the other kids. The teachers here aren't that good, there are some very good and memorable ones though. This school does have great electives, but coming from and alumni the electives don't effect or give you any life long knowledge. I highly recommend not to send your child here.
Submitted by student on May 04, 2021

Im a student at martin and the school is pretty good. There is a decent amount of bullying there and they will bully you for the stupidest things. The teachers are good but they take FOREVER to reply to emails. The teachers are good and teach good (im a straight A kid) This school is very good and have a wide selection of electives to choose from. I have to say this one of the best magnet schools in North Carolina.
Submitted by parent on November 22, 2019

Dedicated teachers, love the choices in classes, and parents involvement. Would love to see more interaction but I get the teachers are busy. Still a great school overall and my son loves it here.
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2019

We have definitely made some good friends and there have been some very dedicated teachers -- especially orchestra, German, chorus, science, and social studies. But overall, there isn't a warm feeling about the school. It is probably due to many factors -- some outside the control of the school. The staff and faculty seem tired and stressed much of the time, and this translates to the children and ultimately to their families. Part of the problem is that they don't have the resources to pay teachers to help with anything extra, and they seem to be restricted from effectively using volunteers, so a lot of school activities just don't happen or don't work well. For instance, at the beginning I volunteered with many other parents to supervise kids using the outdoor track before school to socialize and exercise. But the program fell apart because the "rule" was that a teacher had to supervise the volunteer parents, and no teacher was willing to do this (because they are already stretched so thin). This was one of 6 examples I can think of offhand where this kind of thing happened and a program fell apart. In the end, advocating for change and finding ways around rules like this falls to the principal, and although I believe she is trying, she does not have a strong presence and does not seem to be able to find solutions to these problems.
Submitted by parent on November 25, 2014

my child is deaf.. other students bullying, set up trouble, also accusing on my child a lot. School not helpfully! The Teachers were good but not SKILLED ASL as our deaf culture or past time. But good enough but need more deaf culture and more. Also limited them pick one elective cant have two or more elective class unfair with hearing students.
Submitted by parent on November 23, 2014

Martin Middle school devastated and destroyed my child---not just her education. The experience of bullying scarred her for her life. Staff were of no assistance and basically did not care.
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2014

We've had three children go to this school. There has been quite an administrative change in the past two years. The school has gone from a small gifted and talented exceptional school, to one that is rigid and overcrowded. Leadership is weak. The principal is not supportive of the parents or students needs. The staff is very punitive. This school used to encourage creativity and unique thinking. We are not finding that any longer. Sadly, detention is a favorite tool to teach a child. With the exception of the music and theater program, we are sorely disappointed.
Submitted by other on December 15, 2013

I went here for half of 7th grade and all of 8th grade. This school is nice. It's known for it's Visual and Performing Arts which is excellent except for there Dance team which in my opinion is horrible, there not together and all over the place but the Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Drama, and Arts program is excellent. The only thing negative I would have to say is that 8th grade year when I was in Chorus, I had paid for a chorus dress and didn't get it all year, and the chorus did not show any concern towards the issue so for the whole year, I had to wear all black pants and shirt. On the LAST day of school, the teacher gave my mom a refund and he didn't give it to me right away, he was signing year books and made me wait! He did not care at all! But overall, I had a great 1 1/2 years here at Martin Middle School. Pro's: The school is newly renovated. Great Visual and Performing arts program. Great Teachers Challenges Students Strict Teachers Teachers know how to handle bad behavior Con's: Nothing I can thing of.
Submitted by parent on November 20, 2013

First year in , here's our experience: Student with 3's in elementary comes home with straight A's. Totally motivated by teachers who are young, lively and creative. Ginormous list of electives to choose from each quarter. No bully issues, at all. Absolutely no Middle school transition blues, just complete sense of school pride. Savvy, smart, and fun leadership. Tons of parental involvement. If you can enroll your child here jump at it. EXCELLENT school!
Submitted by teacher on October 10, 2013

I am the 8th grade math teacher at martin it is the best experience I have ever had go to this school.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2013

I love martin middle I have had 2 sons and 3 daughters went through this school now my 1 is on her first year I think this school has improved much since my first so went there now 20 the administration got better I highly recommend martin middle to anyone.
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2013

My son is starting his second year at Martin, and we have been very happy. The school offers a plethora of electives - art, language, music, PE, you name it. The principal is wonderful. She is very involved with the children - she attends many sporting events. Overall, we feel like it is a safe place where my son can flourish. My only complain is the French department. I think the children could learn much more!
Submitted by parent on December 21, 2012

We were so pleased with Martin the first year, but this second year has been a disaster for our daughter. Bullying and teasing runs rampant at this school, and the administration does little to address this other than lump all the kids together, and blame the victim as well. We have heard this from numerous other parents as well, who are frustrated. There is poor communication between teachers and parents, lack of response to emails from parents, and poor behavior on the part of the teachers, who have modeled immature behavior to students and, in my opinion, reinforced the bullying that is taking place.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2012

Both my daughters go to this school 6th grade and 8th grade. This school is very good.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2012

If your child has special needs, FORGET IT! They target special needs kids at this school for bullying and the principal and guidance staff do not care at all.
Submitted by other on August 29, 2012

Im am a student here and I love this school! I have met very good people here and its great!!
Submitted by parent on June 26, 2012

Our son attended Martin this past year. Our home school is Leesville. Martin is atrocious academically and as a positive learning environment. If this is truly a magnet school based on merit than the Wake County school system is REALLY in trouble! The teachers at Martin are a colossal, calamitous combination of incompetency and indifference (3 of our sons teachers spoke mostly of their imminent retirement plans!). We tried to pull our son back to Leesville but were put on a waiting list (despite being < 1 mile from the school) -- why, because Martin has unfilled openings -- hum!? This school is so bad they even swapped principals mid year! Take our advise, steer clear of the Martin mirage!
Submitted by other on December 10, 2011

I went to Martin for my sixth grade year and it was great! The teachers were great and helped me when i needed it. When i was applying for the electives that i wanted, i was shocked. There were so many!. I had an A in modern dance, even though i couldn't (and still can't) dance to save my life. Overall, this school was terrific!