School Overview
Murchison Middle School, located in the Northwest Hills neighborhood of Austin, Texas, is a well-regarded campus within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its strong academic focus, a diverse array of extracurricular activities, and a dedicated teaching staff. Murchison emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a variety of elective courses that include fine arts, athletics, and technology-based programs, which allow students to explore their personal interests while preparing for the rigor of high school.

The school community is often characterized by its active parent involvement and a supportive environment that prioritizes both social-emotional development and academic achievement. Situated in a suburban area of North Austin, Murchison benefits from a stable surrounding community and provides a range of specialized programs, such as Gifted and Talented (GT) services and various support systems to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Overall, it is widely viewed as a foundational middle school experience that leverages its community resources to foster student growth and preparedness for the transition to high school.
1,209
Total Students
66.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MURCHISON MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White654
Hispanic331
Black54
Asian106
Two or More62
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    654 (54.1%)
  • Hispanic
    331 (27.4%)
  • Asian
    106 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    62 (5.1%)
  • Black
    54 (4.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: AUSTIN ISD
Phone: (512)414-3254
Website: http://www.austinisd.org/schools/murchison
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 275
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49
Grades Taught
Grade 6 404
Grade 7 394
Grade 8 411

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MURCHISON MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6404
Grade 7394
Grade 8411
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MURCHISON MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female54645.2%
Male66354.8%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)