Martin Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Martin Middle School is an urban public school in Corpus Christi, Texas that is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District. It serves 413 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.1:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

413 Students

41 Teachers

3502 Greenwood Dr

Corpus Christi, TX 78416 View local requests

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Martin Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Martin Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

99%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Martin Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 9, 2026

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