Serving 768 students in grades 6-8, Audie Murphy Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Audie Murphy Middle serves the southwest part of Fort Hood, TX, covering an area of approximately 13.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 7.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Audie Murphy Middle School's student population of 768 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
768 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Audie Murphy Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Audie Murphy Middle School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3903 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Audie Murphy Middle School's ranking?
Audie Murphy Middle School is ranked #3903 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Audie Murphy Middle School often compared to?
Audie Murphy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nolan Middle School, Eastern Hills Middle School, Manor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Audie Murphy Middle School?
768 students attend Audie Murphy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Audie Murphy Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Audie Murphy Middle School?
Audie Murphy Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Audie Murphy Middle School offer ?
Audie Murphy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Audie Murphy Middle School part of?
Audie Murphy Middle School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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