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AUDIE MURPHY MIDDLE

53393 SUN DANCE DR, FORT HOOD, TX 76544KILLEEN ISD
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
781
Students
Total enrolled
$13,583
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
5% vs nat'l
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
15% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 781 students in grades 06–08 in FORT HOOD, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,583 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
17.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

AUDIE MURPHY MIDDLE is a large middle in FORT HOOD, Texas, serving grades 06–08 with 781 students. The district invests $13,583 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at AUDIE MURPHY MIDDLE

781
Total Students
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution403 male · 378 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 405 students
Student Composition
32%
30%
24%
8%
Asian2%
White32%
Hispanic / Latino30%
Black24%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 482566010403

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,583Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,583
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,976
Student Support$2,581
Administration$1,630
Operations$2,037
Other$1,358
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,583 spent per student, an estimated $6,017 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
20%
State government
54.7%
Local (property tax)
19.6%
Federal programs
25.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyCoryell County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (254)336-6530
NCES ID: 482566010403
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FORT HOOD seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
53393 SUN DANCE DR, FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.