Lively Middle vs Martin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lively Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
Martin Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
247 students
| Measure | Lively Middle Austin, Texas | Martin Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #697 of 1,684 | #1574 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7284 of 15,369 | #13166 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 910 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 910 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 26% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lively Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 23.3).
- •Lively Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 26%).
- •Lively Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 21%).
- •Lively Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 95.1%).
- •Martin Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.9).
- •Lively Middle is the larger school with 910 students compared with 247.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lively Middle better than Martin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lively Middle ranks higher (51.6 vs 23.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lively Middle and Martin Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lively Middle: 910. Martin Middle: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lively Middle and Martin Middle rank in Texas?
Lively Middle is 697th of 1,684 and Martin Middle is 1574th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).