Serving 1,237 students in grades 6-8, Murchison Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than 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 (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,237 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Murchison Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murchison Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Murchison Middle School is ranked #1916 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Murchison Middle School often compared to?
Murchison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lamar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Murchison Middle School?
1,237 students attend Murchison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Murchison Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 19:1, which is higher than 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?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,237 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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