Lamar Middle vs Murchison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,109 students
Murchison Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,209 students
| Measure | Lamar Middle Austin, Texas | Murchison Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #159 of 1,684 | #325 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2061 of 15,369 | #3806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,109 | 1,209 |
| Enrollment | 1,109 | 1,209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 56% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 67.9).
- •Lamar Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 26.8%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.3).
- •Murchison Middle is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 1,109.
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 Lamar Middle better than Murchison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar Middle ranks higher (76.7 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 Lamar Middle and Murchison Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar Middle: 1,109. Murchison Middle: 1,209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar Middle and Murchison Middle rank in Texas?
Lamar Middle is 159th of 1,684 and Murchison Middle is 325th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).