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Murchison Middle School

Serving grades 6-8 with 1,218 students.

7/10
GreatSchools
A
Niche
B
TEA Rating
1,218
Students
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6-8
Grades Served

About Murchison Middle School

Murchison Middle School is a middle school located in Austin, TX 78731, serving students in grades 6-8 as part of Austin Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Murchison Middle School is shown with 7/10 GreatSchools, Niche A, placing it among the solid schools in the Austin metropolitan area.

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, allowing for effective classroom instruction and student engagement. Currently, 1,218 students are enrolled in the 6th through 8th grade program.

School Details

Established
1967
Principal
Chara Harris

Student Demographics

White55%
Hispanic27%
Asian8%
Black4%
Other6%
Economically Disadvantaged28%

Attendance Zone

Serves Northwest Hills, Cat Mountain, Highland Park West, Westover Hills

Real Estate Impact

The Murchison → Anderson chain is the top feeder in northwest Austin ISD. Homes in this zone command a premium over neighboring AISD zones.

Feeder Pattern

Feeder Elementary Schools

Doss ElementaryHill Elementary

Feeds Into High School

Anderson High School

Location & Contact

Murchison Middle School

3700 N Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GreatSchools rating for Murchison Middle School?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Murchison Middle School has a GreatSchools rating of 7 out of 10, placing it among the solid schools in the Austin area.

What grades does Murchison Middle School serve?

Murchison Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 (6th through 8th Grade).

What is the student-teacher ratio at Murchison Middle School?

Murchison Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, with approximately 1,218 students enrolled.

What homes are available in the Murchison Middle School attendance zone?

Use the live Austin ISD MLS market dataset as the pricing baseline: median sold price $625K, 3,740 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed June 15, 2026. Then compare the specific attendance zone by neighborhood median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through. Contact the Keenan Group for current listings in this school zone.

What school does Murchison Middle School feed into?

Students at Murchison Middle School feed into Anderson High School after completing grades 6-8.

What are the feeder schools for Murchison Middle School?

Murchison Middle School receives students from Doss Elementary, Hill Elementary.

When was Murchison Middle School established?

Murchison Middle School was established in 1967, serving the Austin community as part of Austin Independent School District.

Homes in Murchison Zone

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$588K median

500 sales in the last 12 months. Range: $159K - $1.4M.

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About Austin ISD

District Rating6/10
Total Schools120
Total Students75,000
Graduation Rate93%
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