Serving 781 students in grades 6-8, Audie Murphy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Audie Murphy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Audie Murphy Middle School's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Audie Murphy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Audie Murphy Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4352 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
32%
26%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Audie Murphy Middle School's ranking?
Audie Murphy Middle School is ranked #4352 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Audie Murphy Middle School often compared to?
Audie Murphy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Hills Middle School, Nolan Middle School, Manor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Audie Murphy Middle School?
781 students attend Audie Murphy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Audie Murphy Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Audie Murphy Middle School?
Audie Murphy Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Audie Murphy Middle School offer ?
Audie Murphy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Audie Murphy Middle School part of?
Audie Murphy Middle School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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