3700 N Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Murchison Middle School serves 1,246 students in grades 6-8.
Murchison Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murchison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Murchison Middle School's student population of 1,246 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,246 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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School Rankings

Murchison Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Murchison Middle School is 0.62, which is less 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#1743 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
25%
53%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
56%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murchison Middle School's ranking?

Murchison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Murchison Middle School?

1,246 students attend Murchison Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Murchison Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Murchison Middle School?

Murchison Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Murchison Middle School offer ?

Murchison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Murchison Middle School part of?

Murchison Middle School is part of Austin Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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