Many people from Austin still fondly remember their time as Matadors—or “Mats”—as students at Murchison Middle School are known.
The school opened in 1967 and has been welcoming sixth through eighth graders almost since the neighborhood was founded. The school, like the city around it, has grown and changed in the intervening years. Officials recently cut the ribbon on a three-story addition and ultra-modern library. The campus is also now home to a wildlife habitat and community garden.
Murchison is Austin’s only Middle Years World School and one of a global network of International Baccalaureate programs. Languages are a core subject. Chinese and Vietnamese language immersion are offered in continuation of programs begun at the elementary level. Other students may choose French, German, Spanish or Latin.
Students take part in championship athletics including swimming and diving, a nationally recognized robotics team and an award-winning fine arts program. Murchison also partners with Project Lead the Way, a national STEM curriculum which engages learners through hands-on projects that integrate technology, engineering, math and biomedical science. All eighth-grade students complete a community service project.
Afterschool hours are devoted to clubs ranging from common-interest themed pursuits such as anime and art club to foreign language clubs and Honor Society. Budding writers can contribute to El Matador, the school’s newspaper. Some are just pure fun—think ultimate frisbee.
Perhaps the reason students don’t soon forget their years at Murchison is best declared in the words of the Matador motto: “Inspiration within, excellence throughout.”
Murchison Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
3700 N Hills Dr,
Austin, TX
Austin Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Bradley Clark
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
65%
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Math Proficiency
48%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
68
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Full Time Teachers
68
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Teachers in First or Second Year
14.5%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
313:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
55.5%
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Female
44.5%
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White
55.5%
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Hispanic
26.3%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
8.2%
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Two or more races
5.2%
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Black
4.6%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/17/2022
I really like this school overall there are problems for sure but most of them are not that bad and compared to other schools Murchison does a good job educating kids so i would say this school is just what you will need for middle school.
1/6/2017
Murchison is definitely a unique school. The education is enriching and thoroughly prepares students for high school and beyond. There are many clubs and communities to be involved in. The only issue I could find here is the overbearing enforcements at student events. It feels as if the students are not able to act in ways they would like to. For example, students are asked to dance a certain way at student dances.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/2/2026
It is a horrible school do not recommend just do homeschooling
8/19/2024
This is the worst school. The bathrooms are falling apart the sink is basically a table with sinks and the toilets are dirty and the doors are falling apart the ceiling is falling. they think they are an excellent school but they aren't they also support pride and teach kids about pride they even as...
5/15/2023
Murchison Middle School is an incredibly unwelcoming school with no interest in communicating with families or involving them in their child's learning experience. It is actually the policy of teachers to not communciate with parents - my 6th grader was told, multiple times, "We don't believe in ema...
4/8/2022
The new principal is outstanding. Despite the pandemic, our child has had a wonderful time at Murchison. The campus is far better inside and out than 3 years ago.
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Murchison Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Austin, TX and is served by the Austin Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,240 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Murchison Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,010,525. Discover additional schools in the area, like Anderson High School, Texas School For The Blind, McCallum High School, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Murchison Middle School.