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Austin ISD • Middle School

Murchison Middle School

Serving grades 6-8 with 1,218 students.

1,218
Students
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6-8
Grades Served

What should buyers know about Murchison Middle School?

Murchison Middle School is a middle school in Austin ISD, graded A- by Niche as of October 6, 2026. Keenan Group analysis of MLS closed sales over the last 2 years, as of October 18, 2026: Murchison Middle School was listed on at least 5% of residential sales in 78759 and 78731 and in the Northwest Hills and Great Hills neighborhoods. Assignment depends on the address; confirm with Austin ISD before you buy. TEA rates Murchison Middle School A (2026 preliminary rating, as of August 14, 2026).

Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX

About Murchison Middle School

Murchison Middle School serves grades 6-8 in Austin Independent School District, at Austin, TX 78731. Rating shown here: Niche A- (as of Oct 2026).

Currently, the student-teacher ratio is 18:1, with 1,218 students enrolled in grades 6-8.

School Details

Established
1967
Principal
Chara Harris

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

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

How is Murchison Middle School rated?

Murchison Middle School is shown with Niche A- (as of Oct 2026).

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 $590K, 5,068 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed October 16, 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.

Buying in the Murchison Zone

Keenan Group verifies the school assignment for every address before our clients make an offer, and we'll walk you through recent Austin sales in the Austin ISD neighborhoods you're weighing.

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Westover Hills home sales at all price points, last 12 months

Median sale
$983K
Median days on market
26
Sale-to-list
95.9%

Westover Hills, zoned to Murchison Middle School

Source: Keenan Group at Compass · Updated October 2026

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