- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Murchison Middle
Federal NCES profile for Murchison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480894000336
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murchison Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #26 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Murchison Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murchison Middle ranks #26 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Murchison Middle held near 1,218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 67.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 480894000336 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,209 enr · 19.2:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Murchison Middle held near 1,218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 67.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Murchison Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school
Murchison Middle
1,209 students
What this shows Murchison Middle reports 1,209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murchison Middle compares
Murchison Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,209 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,209
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Murchison Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murchison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murchison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,209 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Murchison Middle
How many students attend Murchison Middle?
Murchison Middle has 1,209 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,237 (2022-23) → 1,218 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murchison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Murchison Middle is 19.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murchison Middle?
25.1% of students at Murchison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murchison Middle?
The largest demographic group at Murchison Middle is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murchison Middle?
Murchison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Murchison Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Murchison Middle ranks #26 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Murchison Middle, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.