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Murchison Middle School has something very unique to offer students who are gifted or otherwise motivated to go the extra mile--it is the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. Even if your child is not gifted or participating in the IBMYP, he can benefit by doing community and service projects or just be taking part in the international and interdisciplinary units that are for every student. My son is not gifted, but he plans to take part in this program for as long as he can--at least while he is at Murchison. This is not your typical public middle school--my husband and I rate it very high.
I do like the team approach to this school but there doesn't seem to be any follow through with the teachers.
Two of my children have gone through murchison middle school; one was a part of the international baccalaureate middle years program, and the other was involved in a couple of school sports. Both grew tremendously in spite of adolescent ups and downs and we found most teachers to be very enthusiastic about teaching and learning. We believe Murchison is reaching out from the educational desert that many schools are caught in. It seems to be evolving into something better each year. My husband and I give it a big thumbs up.
Our second child is going through Murchison right now and is having the same great experience the first did. Exceptional Fine Arts programs in a real-world environment. We have been very pleased, especially with the 7 Habits training and time management skills the students receive.
Nice school, but not for all. Teachers seem to lack enthusiasm and the ability to control students. This could be due to large class sizes and 1,300 6th-8th graders in one place. No tutoring available after school, limited after school activities.
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3700 N Hills Dr
Austin,
TX 78731
Phone: (512) 414-3254
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