Highland Park El vs Murchison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
Murchison Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,209 students
| Measure | Highland Park El Austin, Texas | Murchison Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #205 of 4,686 | #325 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3331 of 50,301 | #3806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 649 | 1,209 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 1,209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.6% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 56% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 67.9).
- •Highland Park El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Highland Park El does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Highland Park El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 26.8%).
- •Highland Park El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.3).
- •Murchison Middle is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 649.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Park El better than Murchison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park El ranks higher (83.1 vs 67.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highland Park El and Murchison Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park El: 649. Murchison Middle: 1,209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park El and Murchison Middle rank in Texas?
Highland Park El is 205th of 4,686 and Murchison Middle is 325th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).