Enrollment
1,209
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Murchison Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Murchison Middle
Murchison Middle is a large middle school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 1,209 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Texas schools and 31% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.1% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,209 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 500 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #353.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students) and Akins H S (2,421 students) alongside Murchison Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Murchison Middle compares
Murchison Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,492
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Austin Isd, which includes Murchison Middle.
$12,492
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 6.6%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,209 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Murchison Middle a good school?
Murchison Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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