History

Established in 1967, Martin Middle School serves students and families on Austin’s Eastside as part of the Eastside Memorial High School Vertical Team. Martin Junior High (now Martin Middle School) was opened to replace University Junior High. Named for Sam Martin, who was Austin ISD’s vocational coordinator and director of the nationally recognized Evening School Program, Martin was Austin ISD’s first fully integrated school, serving Anglo, African-American, and Hispanic students. Martin has a rich history and diverse array of proud alumni.

The mascot for Martin is the eagle. The school colors are blue and gold.

Overview

Martin Middle School is in Central Austin in the vibrant Holly neighborhood on the banks of Lady Bird Lake. Martin offers career and technology classes as well as AVID college prep. With a rigorous curriculum and higher education and industry partnerships, students develop the skills needed to succeed in the global economy. Students engage in discussions about college and career pathways through community and business partnerships. Martin is part of the Eastside Memorial family of schools, which offers STEM programs at every grade level and is part of the district's new creative learning initiative to offer a quality arts-rich education to every child.

Sobre la escuela

La Escuela Secundaria Martin se encuentra en el centro de Austin, en el vibrante vecindario de Holly, a orillas del lago Lady Bird. Martin ofrece clases de carrera y tecnología, así como preparación universitaria para AVID. Con un plan de estudios riguroso y asociaciones con la educación superior y la industria, los estudiantes desarrollan las habilidades necesarias para tener éxito en la economía global. Los estudiantes participan en discusiones sobre trayectorias universitarias y profesionales a través de asociaciones comunitarias y comerciales. Martin es parte de la familia de escuelas Eastside Memorial, que ofrece programas STEM en todos los niveles de grado y es parte de la nueva iniciativa de aprendizaje creativo del distrito para ofrecer una educación de calidad rica en artes a todos los niños.