About Us

Welcome from Principal Marla Mondora

Hello current and future Mustangs! Welcome to Martin Gifted and Talented Magnet Middle School.  

Please take some time to explore our website to capture a glimpse of the opportunities our school and staff provide our families.

I am confident you will feel our sense of family and community, as well as the magnet programming that makes Martin an outstanding place to learn and grow.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact our main office at (919) 881-4970.

Thank you for visiting Martin Gifted and Talented Middle School. We look forward to working with you!

About Our School

At Martin, we believe every student has unique gifts to be nurtured. Under our motto, "Dream It... Achieve It!", all students enjoy a personalized education featuring over 100 elective options alongside robust core academics.

Program Highlights

• Diverse Electives: Choose from math, science, visual and performing arts, world languages, CTE, and leadership.

• Flexible Scheduling: Students have four core periods daily and three elective periods. Electives can run quarterly, by semester, or yearly to maximize exploration.

• Tailored Instruction: Core classes (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) provide differentiated instruction and tiered assignments to provide the right level of challenge for every learner.

North Carolina School Report Card

Mission

The Wake County Public School System will provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers. 

Vision

We cultivate a community of gifted and talented students who thrive in an interdisciplinary environment by fostering positive collaboration and growth. We aim to inspire creativity, enthusiasm, and innovation in every aspect of our school, empowering all students to reach their full potential and make a positive impact on the world. 

Values

• We offer a variety of curriculum choices to engage and challenge the unique capabilities of all students. 
• We promote respect, responsibility, and integrity.
• We use data efficiently and effectively to make informed instructional decisions that improve student growth and achievement. 
• We partner with students, families, staff, and our community. 

WCPSS Core Beliefs

1. Every student is uniquely capable and deserves to be challenged and engaged in relevant, rigorous, and meaningful learning each day. 
2. Every student is expected to learn, grow, and succeed while we eliminate the ability to predict achievement on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity. 
3. Well-supported, highly effective and dedicated principals, teachers, and staff are essential to success for all students. 
4. The Board of Education, superintendent, and all staff, while sustaining best practices, will promote and support a culture of continuous improvement, risk-taking, and innovation that results in a high-performing organization focused on student achievement, well-being, and student agency. 
5. The Board of Education, superintendent, and all staff value a diverse school community that is inviting, respectful, inclusive, flexible, and supportive. 
6. The Wake County residents value a strong public school system and will partner to provide the support and resources to fully realize our shared vision, accomplish the mission, and sustain our core beliefs. 
7. All students and staff deserve to work in optimal learning environments supported by sufficient resources, well-maintained facilities, and sustainable operational systems.