Audie Murphy Middle School
Audie Murphy Middle School serves 762 students in grades 6-8.
Audie Murphy Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Audie Murphy Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Audie Murphy Middle School's student population of 762 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 762 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Audie Murphy Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Audie Murphy Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3526 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 52% |
| Black | 25% | 13% |
| White | 37% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 22% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Killeen Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Audie Murphy Middle School is Killeen Isd Early College High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Metroplex School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Hood Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 729 students10
0.7 miles
53210 Lost Moccasin
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6500 0.7 PK-3 729 - Fort Hood Montague Village Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 605 students10
1.8 miles
84001 Clement Dr
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-2230 1.8 PK-5 605 - Fort Hood Clarke Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-3 | 592 students10
2.1 miles
51600 Commanche Ave
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1510 2.1 PK-3 592 - Fort Hood Killeen Isd Early College High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-11 | 840 students10
2.4 miles
51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-0262 2.4 9-11 840 - Copperas Cove Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy Grades: PK | 591 students
3.2 miles
302 Manning Dr
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-8289 3.2 PK 591
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