Webb vs Murchison Middle: F and B in Austin ISD

A $200K Price Difference and a 29 Point TEA Gap in the Same Austin ISD District

Murchison Middle School earned a B with an 88 on the 2025 TEA accountability rating. Webb Middle School earned an F with a 59. Both are in Austin ISD. The median home price near Murchison is $627,000. The median near Webb is $427,000. That is a $200,000 gap and a 29 point TEA spread. For buyers trying to decide between north central Austin and east Austin, this comparison lays out the trade offs as clearly as any two schools in the district.

Webb has 98% economically disadvantaged students and 78.5% English Learners. Murchison has 26.8% and 15.9%. These are two completely different instructional environments operating under the same district umbrella. Webb’s F across four of five domains reflects the immense challenge of lifting academic outcomes for a nearly 100% economically disadvantaged, majority English Learner population. Murchison’s B ratings across the board reflect a campus that is well resourced, well supported, and performing near the top of the district.

Webb vs Murchison: Quick Comparison

TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)

The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school annually across multiple performance domains. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2025 accountability cycle.

Student Achievement shows a 39 point gap (50 vs 89). That means half of Webb’s students are not meeting grade level expectations while Murchison’s students are performing at a B level. The one area where Webb shows relative strength is Closing the Gaps at 70 (C), which is 15 points behind Murchison but at least above the F threshold. That C suggests the school is making some targeted effort to reach underserved student groups. Murchison earned all 7 TEA distinctions. Webb is not eligible.

For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, including rating history and all distinctions, visit the Webb Middle School page or the Murchison Middle School page.

Murchison: North Central Austin’s Anchor Middle School

Murchison has 1,209 students and sits in the Allandale and Rosedale corridor, one of the most desirable residential areas in Austin. The B rating with 7 of 7 distinctions and the Anderson High School pathway make this one of the most sought after middle school zones in the district. The parent community is deeply involved, the campus is well resourced, and the academic culture reflects the surrounding neighborhoods.

The $627,000 median reflects the premium for Allandale, Rosedale, and the surrounding neighborhoods. Mid century homes, tree lined streets, walkable access to shops and restaurants. It is one of the most livable corridors in Austin, and the school data matches the neighborhood quality.

Webb: East Austin’s F Rated Middle School

Webb serves 502 students in east Austin and faces the kind of instructional challenge that most suburban middle schools never encounter. With 98% economically disadvantaged and 78.5% English Learners, the campus is essentially serving as a social safety net as much as an academic institution. The F rating at 59 is the result of those challenges showing up in assessment data.

Webb feeds into Northeast Early College High School and Navarro Early College High School, both of which offer early college programs that can help bridge the gap for students who receive the support. The east Austin neighborhoods around Webb have been gentrifying, but the school demographics still reflect the older demographic profile of the area.

The Neighborhoods

Murchison draws from Allandale, Rosedale, Highland Park, and the neighborhoods between MoPac and Shoal Creek. The $627,000 median gets you into one of Austin’s most established and walkable corridors. These homes have character, mature trees, and the kind of community feel that takes decades to build.

Webb’s zone covers east central Austin along the Airport Boulevard and Springdale Road corridor. The $427,000 median is $200,000 less than Murchison and gets you into a mix of older homes, renovated properties, and newer construction in one of the most rapidly changing parts of the city.

Browse all homes zoned to Webb Middle School or homes zoned to Murchison Middle School.

Which School Fits You?

You might lean toward Murchison if:

• A B rated campus with 7 of 7 distinctions and the Anderson HS pathway is your goal
• The Allandale and Rosedale lifestyle is what you want
• You have the budget for the $627,000 median price point

You might lean toward Webb if:

• East Austin’s location and investment potential are more important than current school data
• The early college high school pathway (Northeast or Navarro) is something you want to explore
• The $200,000 savings opens up possibilities that would not exist otherwise

A 29 point gap is one of the largest middle school spreads in this series. The schools serve completely different populations, and the outcomes reflect that. This is not really a “pick one” comparison for most buyers. It is a lifestyle and budget decision that happens to involve school zones. If you can afford Murchison, the school data strongly supports it. If Webb’s zone is where your budget works, understand the academic landscape and plan accordingly.

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