James Martin Middle

Summary:

James Martin Middle is a public middle school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 714 students. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James Martin Middle has a significantly higher percentage of African American (56.72%) and Hispanic (35.99%) students compared to nearby schools like J.M. Alexander Middle, Piedmont Middle School, and Eastway Middle, which tend to have more diverse racial compositions. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of North Carolina middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, James Martin Middle has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16 to 17.7 students per teacher, James Martin Middle has consistently underperformed compared to its peers, with no improvement in its SchoolDigger rating since 2013-2014. This suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in addressing the educational needs of its predominantly African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged student population. Addressing these disparities will likely require a comprehensive, targeted approach to improve educational outcomes and provide equitable opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6301 University Pointe Blvd
       Charlotte, NC  28262-5031


(980) 343-5382

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
733rd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,806 Help


Students who attend James Martin Middle usually attend:

High:    Julius L. Chambers High School

Feeder schools for James Martin Middle:

Elementary:    Stoney Creek Elementary
    University Meadows Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  691

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.5%
Hispanic:
37.3%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details James Martin Middle ranks worse than 92.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 26th among 29 ranked middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (52.5%), Hispanic (37.3%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Martin Middle is 16.8, which is the 11th best among 29 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Martin Middle is $9,806, which is the 6th highest among 29 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Martin Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks James Martin Middle 733rd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See James Martin Middle in the ranking list.)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for James Martin Middle

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Rank History for all students at James Martin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.36 524th 598 12.4%
2007 18.79 537th 606 11.4%
2008 18.68 525th 620 15.3%
2009 23.70 525th 630 16.7%
2010 19.89 568th 640 11.3%
2011 22.29 555th 648 14.4%
2012 20.69 572nd 662 13.6%
2013 16.44 579th 673 14.0%
2014 18.82 523rd 627 16.6%
2015 21.11 574th 705 18.6%
2016 20.62 561st 692 18.9%
2017 14.56 607th 694 12.5%
2018 11.17 628th 691 9.1%
2019 10.41 675th 737 8.4%
2021 11.26 671st 741 9.4%
2022 11.33 725th 786 7.8%
2023 9.71 722nd 784 7.9%
2024 9.95 733rd 793 7.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James Martin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.44 74th 151 51.0%
2019 34.36 145th 211 31.3%
2021 34.00 159th 236 32.6%
2022 40.23 168th 312 46.2%
2023 29.34 251st 318 21.1%
2024 26.02 297th 356 16.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Martin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.97 411th 473 13.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Martin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.78 513th 604 15.1%
2019 17.12 582nd 639 8.9%
2021 18.16 562nd 633 11.2%
2022 17.88 618th 689 10.3%
2023 17.33 666th 735 9.4%
2024 16.71 676th 743 9.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at James Martin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.48 10th 13 23.1%
2019 19.80 61st 71 14.1%
2022 27.23 34th 37 8.1%
2023 44.16 27th 50 46.0%
2024 48.33 25th 50 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at James Martin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.19 604th 656 7.9%
2019 11.37 629th 684 8.0%
2021 14.47 630th 706 10.8%
2022 10.76 688th 733 6.1%
2023 10.62 687th 731 6.0%
2024 7.62 717th 738 2.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James Martin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.41 409th 449 8.9%
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Rank History for Male students at James Martin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.75 625th 665 6.0%
2019 7.91 661st 697 5.2%
2021 9.63 670th 711 5.8%
2022 11.29 697th 748 6.8%
2023 8.38 707th 747 5.4%
2024 11.78 693rd 751 7.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at James Martin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.55 67th 95 29.5%
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Rank History for African American students at James Martin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.93 420th 494 15.0%
2019 26.21 427th 519 17.7%
2021 27.95 406th 533 23.8%
2022 24.91 458th 550 16.7%
2023 24.60 463rd 559 17.2%
2024 23.70 472nd 560 15.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Martin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.57 405th 472 14.2%
2019 15.85 459th 493 6.9%
2021 19.11 470th 522 10.0%
2022 15.85 502nd 541 7.2%
2023 12.85 531st 553 4.0%
2024 14.47 525th 564 6.9%
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Rank History for White students at James Martin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.79 580th 596 2.7%
2019 8.47 602nd 624 3.5%
2022 9.08 642nd 658 2.4%
2023 14.96 602nd 656 8.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 29, 2017

Open Quote My son has been bullied since the first week of school, two weeks after he was assaulted by another student. My son mentioned that there was a teacher present and witnessed the entire incident but didn't do anything about it she told the kids to go back to class as if this was a normal and tolerable behavior. Another two weeks went by, my son was finally doing a lot better with the students there, then another kid punched him in the back. This was my last straw, I had to pull him out of this school entirely and transferred him to a private school. The Administrators, front desk, Police Officer including the Vice Principle was very helpful but it didn't stop the bullying. I suggest that every kid who bullies another kid should have "Parental Counseling." Remember where the roots came from parents who lacks on discipline and being attentive to a child causes them to behave a certain way in a school environment, these parents should receive counseling by law. Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, January 27, 2013

Open Quote I taught at James Martin for 13 years and saw more than 900 teachers come and go. This was due to a lack of discipline. Not one of the principals had what it took to get this school under control. Consequently, the turnover in principals was high as well. The principal in charge (2012) left as well and did nothing to improve the school. He was very rude, arrogant (his word), unprofessional, and ruled by intimidation. And once again, most of the teachers abandoned him. Tests scores for reading and math are still in the 40's and 50's. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 23, 2012

Open Quote We moved to Charlotte from out of State and this school is a rude and sad awakening. My daughter can not even learn at this school because the teachers can not get control of the students. Out of 4 classes in a day; 2 of them must have faculty standing outside the doors to try to attempt control; which there is none of. She says there has yet to be complete lessons because the kids will not repect the teachers. In the math class, kids are putting other kids in closets, and not allowing them out and laughing about it. She says the teachers give up and sit at there computers while the kids go wild.

Secondly there is no time between classes. You barely have time to get to class between bells, so when it is your elective class that is NOT in your grades hall; you are LUCKY not to be tardy. This is also not fair to girls, especially when it'e that time of the month. My kid has to wear a jacket around her waist for fear of blood leaking beacause she can not go to the bathroom at anytime of the school day. I find this horrible.(Sorry to be so descriptive; but the truth hurts). I think most girls here will end up with many UTI's just from being forced to hold it in.

Third, you have a uniform code for a reason and tell the boys to wear belts, yet I see there pants hanging half way down there butts still. Are you going to enforce this? What a joke. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, November 4, 2010

Open Quote James Martin isnt as bad as everyone says. This is my first year at James Martin, and I love it. I mean, sure we have lots of fights but its because some people don't know when to and not to speak the truth. Every schol has it's ups and downs. And sure our busses may have more drama than the school but its because studets have the ordasity to change their atitudes when they get on the bus because theres no teacher. But so what; James Martin is a great school. But the only reason the school gets bad reviews is because of the disrespectful students that act like they don't have any home training, but they know god and well that the way they act in school they don't act that way at home. Being that this is my first year I have alot to say but what i really want to put out is that James Martin is a great school with great smiling staff members(until you upset them) and some students that are willing to do what they need to in order to accomplish passing their EOG. So stop saying rude stuff about Jmaes Martin when you don't know anything about the school and all of its great accomplishments! Close Quote



Enrollment information for James Martin Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 115 129 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 263
1999 417 589 41 22 7 n/a n/a 0 1076
2000 403 724 51 21 8 n/a n/a 0 1207
2001 346 720 51 24 10 n/a n/a 0 1151
2002 296 1300 96 175 14 n/a n/a 0 1881
2003 296 1300 96 175 14 n/a n/a 0 1881
2004 202 1173 105 215 13 n/a n/a 0 1708
2005 162 1113 83 233 9 n/a n/a 0 1600
2006 102 833 66 189 6 n/a n/a 0 1196
2007 87 911 56 202 3 n/a n/a 35 1294
2008 91 922 61 242 9 n/a n/a 48 1373
2009 85 978 55 248 8 n/a n/a 0 1374
2010 69 910 49 225 12 n/a n/a 0 1265
2011 50 835 54 223 14 0 41 0 1217
2012 47 759 60 212 12 0 30 0 1120
2013 48 729 46 222 7 0 36 0 1088
2014 59 762 46 246 6 0 26 0 1145
2015 44 727 39 270 7 0 26 0 1113
2016 41 655 48 296 8 0 23 0 1071
2017 26 649 41 273 9 0 19 0 1017
2018 32 647 41 296 8 0 19 0 1043
2019 31 522 25 260 3 1 21 0 863
2020 25 425 18 229 1 4 23 0 725
2021 28 419 10 210 1 3 10 0 681
2022 32 410 18 216 1 2 11 0 690
2023 22 405 12 257 0 1 17 0 714
2024 20 363 15 258 1 2 32 0 691

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Martin Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 263 21.0 12.5 n/a
1999 1076 21.0 51.2 n/a
2000 1207 21.0 57.5 35
2001 1151 21.0 54.8 41.1
2002 1881 125.0 15.0 54.5
2003 1881 125.0 15.0 54.5
2004 1708 129.0 13.2 61.1
2005 1600 21.0 76.2 70.7
2006 1196 21.0 57.0 64.5
2007 1294 81.7 15.8 64.2
2008 1373 89.9 15.3 67.2
2009 1374 86.4 15.9 62.5
2010 1265 78.8 16.0 74.2
2011 1217 73.1 16.6 77.9
2012 1120 64.5 17.3 79.8
2013 1088 68.7 15.8 78.7
2014 1145 67.9 16.8 78.4
2015 1113 55.0 20.2 98.7
2016 1071 58.0 18.4 98.7
2017 1017 56.0 18.1 99.7
2018 1043 55.4 18.8 99.7
2019 863 52.6 16.3 99.7
2020 725 47.0 15.4 99.6
2021 681 42.5 16.0 99.6
2022 690 38.9 17.7 99.6
2023 714 42.8 16.6 99.6
2024 691 41.0 16.8 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Martin Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 263 21.0 12.5 n/a
1999 1076 21.0 51.2 n/a
2000 1207 21.0 57.5 35
2001 1151 21.0 54.8 41.1
2002 1881 125.0 15.0 54.5
2003 1881 125.0 15.0 54.5
2004 1708 129.0 13.2 61.1
2005 1600 21.0 76.2 70.7
2006 1196 21.0 57.0 64.5
2007 1294 81.7 15.8 64.2
2008 1373 89.9 15.3 67.2
2009 1374 86.4 15.9 62.5
2010 1265 78.8 16.0 74.2
2011 1217 73.1 16.6 77.9
2012 1120 64.5 17.3 79.8
2013 1088 68.7 15.8 78.7
2014 1145 67.9 16.8 78.4
2015 1113 55.0 20.2 98.7
2016 1071 58.0 18.4 98.7
2017 1017 56.0 18.1 99.7
2018 1043 55.4 18.8 99.7
2019 863 52.6 16.3 99.7
2020 725 47.0 15.4 99.6
2021 681 42.5 16.0 99.6
2022 690 38.9 17.7 99.6
2023 714 42.8 16.6 99.6
2024 691 41.0 16.8 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James Martin Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,067 (10.9%) $8,739 (89.1%) $9,806

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Martin Middle

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 675th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 722nd of 784 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (James Martin Middle)3716.5
 20.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.451
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (James Martin Middle)33.624.1
 9.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)56.946.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (James Martin Middle)29.612.4
 17.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.349
 13.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (James Martin Middle)33.623.9
 9.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)55.647.4
 8.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (James Martin Middle)32.47.6
 24.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)58.345.6
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (James Martin Middle)27.837.9
 10.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)54.449.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (James Martin Middle)51.346.7
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)75.266.6
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students863714
 17.3%
African American522405
 22.4%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian2512
 52%
Hispanic260257
 1.2%
Pacific Islander11
White3122
 29%
Two or More Races2117
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%99.6%
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Students who attend James Martin Middle usually go on to attend Julius L. Chambers High School

Students at James Martin Middle are 53% African American, 37% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% White, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 691 students attended James Martin Middle.

James Martin Middle ranks in the bottom 7.6% of North Carolina middle schools.


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