Summary:
In zip code 78731, there is one middle school, Murchison Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Murchison Middle is a standout school with a strong and improving trajectory. It has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for three consecutive years, climbing from the 76th to the 86th percentile statewide. The school serves 1,209 students and has a very low dropout rate of just 0.2%, compared to the district average of 1.9%. Its most impressive achievement is in advanced math: 95.76% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam were proficient, nearly doubling the district average of 51.77%. Reading is also a consistent strength, with proficiency rates increasing from 61.47% in 6th grade to 74.23% in 8th grade, all well above district and state averages.
While the school excels overall, there are a few areas to note. There is a notable dip in 7th-grade math proficiency, with only 39.89% of students proficient, which may be partly because top math students take Algebra I instead. Social Studies is a relative weakness, with 40.98% proficiency falling just below the district average of 41.24%. The school spends $10,888 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1, with 26.8% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Overall, Murchison Middle offers a high-quality education with exceptional advanced math and reading programs, though families should be aware of the challenges in 7th-grade math and social studies.
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