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Murchison Middle School vs. Austin Discovery School

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School Overview

School
Murchison Middle School
3700 N Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78731
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Austin Discovery School
9303 Fm 969 Rd
Austin, TX 78724
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Murchison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Austin Discovery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,218 students in grades 6-8, Murchison Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Austin Discovery School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-6
Total Students
1,218 students
261 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Murchison Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Austin Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Murchison Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Austin Discovery School.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Murchison Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Austin Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Murchison Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Austin Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Austin Discovery School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Austin Discovery School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1758 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#4036 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Murchison Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Austin Discovery School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in TX)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murchison Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Austin Discovery School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murchison Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Austin Discovery School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murchison Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Austin Discovery School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Murchison Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Austin Discovery School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
38
Grade 1 Students
-
44
Grade 2 Students
-
51
Grade 3 Students
-
43
Grade 4 Students
-
40
Grade 5 Students
-
35
Grade 6 Students
381
10
Grade 7 Students
394
-
Grade 8 Students
443
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Murchison Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Austin Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Austin Discovery School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Murchison Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Austin Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Austin Discovery School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Murchison Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Austin Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Austin Discovery School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Murchison Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Austin Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Austin Discovery School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Murchison Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Austin Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Austin Discovery School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Murchison Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Austin Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Austin Discovery School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Murchison Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Austin Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Austin Discovery School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Murchison Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Austin Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Austin Discovery School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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