Martin's Mill Junior/Senior High School
Public school in Ben Wheeler, Texas, United States
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Martin's Mill Junior/Senior High School is a public secondary school located in the unincorporated community of Martin's Mill, Texas, USA and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Martin's Mill Independent School District located in southeastern Van Zandt County. In 2022–23, the school was rated by the Texas Education Agency as follows: 77 (C) overall, 79 (C) for Student Achievement, 75 (C) for School Progress, and 73 (C) for Closing the Gaps. It also was designated with distinction in Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts, Academic Achievement in Mathematics, and Academic Achievement in Science.[2]
| Martin's Mill Junior/Senior High School | |
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| Location | |
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301 FM 1861. , 75754 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
School district | Martin's Mill Independent School District |
Principal | Robin Gandy |
Teaching staff | 23.22 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | 244 (2023–2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 10.51[1] |
| Colors | Maroon & White |
Athletics conference | UIL Class AA |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Website | Martin's Mill Jr/Sr High School |
Academics
- UIL Academic Meet Champions [3]
- 2011(1A)
Team Titles
Individual Titles
- Computer Science (individual) - 2008 [7]
- Current Issues and Events (individual) - 2004, 2007 [8]
- Editorial Writing (individual) - 2011
- Feature Writing (individual) - 2010
- Journalism's "Tops in Texas" (individual) - 2010, 2011
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate - 1993
- Literary Criticism (individual) - 1995, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 [5]
- News Writing (individual) - 2013
- Prose Interpretation (individual) - 2014
- Science (Biology) (individual) - 2005
Athletics
The Martin's Mill Mustangs compete in these sports - [9]
Cross Country, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball
State titles
- Boys Basketball - [10]
- 1949(B), 2025(2A/D2)
- Girls Basketball - [11]
- 2006(1A/D1), 2008(1A/D1), 2013(1A/D1), 2015(2A), 2018(2A), 2019(2A), 2024(2A), 2025(2A/D2)
- Girls Golf - [12]
- 2008(1A),
State Finalist
Notable alumni
Leon Black - Former head coach of the Texas Longhorns Basketball team and also coached at nearby Van High School. Black was a member of the first Mustang state championship team in 1949.