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Murchison Middle School vs. Lamar Middle School

Should you attend Murchison Middle School or Lamar Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Murchison Middle School
3700 N Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78731
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Lamar Middle School
6201 Wynona St
Austin, TX 78757
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
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%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
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 1,100 students in grades 6-8, Lamar Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,218 students
1,100 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Murchison Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lamar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Murchison Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lamar Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Murchison Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lamar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lamar 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 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1758 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#876 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
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 Lamar Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in TX)
63%
(Top 20% 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 Lamar 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.
65%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 10% 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 Lamar 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.
48%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 10% 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 Lamar 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Murchison Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lamar Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
381
324
Grade 7 Students
394
394
Grade 8 Students
443
382
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
2%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lamar 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
30%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lamar 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 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lamar 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 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
60%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lamar 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lamar 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 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.55
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lamar 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 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
17%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lamar 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 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lamar 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 2022-23 school year.
 
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