Audie Murphy Middle

Audie Murphy Middle serves 757 students in grades 6 through 8 in Alamo, Texas, earning a solid 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. The school ranks #1172 out of 8,598 Texas schools, placing it in the 86th percentile statewide—a strong performance that reflects the dedication of its 65 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain an excellent 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. This regular public middle school provides students with smaller class sizes that allow for more individualized attention during these crucial transitional years.

The favorable student-teacher ratio creates opportunities for meaningful relationships between educators and students as they navigate the challenges of middle school academics and social development. The school serves a diverse community where the median household income is $50,282 and median home values average $82,800. About one in four families in the area faces economic challenges, while 12% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

Despite these economic factors, Audie Murphy Middle has achieved above-average performance compared to schools across Texas. Located on West Sioux Road in this large suburban area of Hidalgo County, the school sits within a growing community of over 34,000 residents in the 78516 ZIP code area.