So excited about the new principal at this school this year and that Murchison is on it's way to being an exemplary school! Love the idea that they are having a teacher from each grade stay in the lunch room, so it has become a more controlled environment yet still enjoyable for kids to visit. I wish
... Read more also that the office ladies were more friendly and not have to 'fake' it so much. Also like the steps they are taking to ensure the safety of the kids with food allergies. Thumbs up! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
This has been our first school year at Murchison. Our child attends the PPCD/Pegasus program. We have seen how our child has grown and developed over the course of the school year. We have been very impressed with the caring and dedication of the program's teachers and staff.
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Posted by a parent on 06/02/09
I have two children currently attending Murchison. I have been very pleased with my children's education. Their teachers go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that my kids are learning and loving school. I am also very happy with my kids' experiences in art, music, and PE. These teachers
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Posted by a parent on 01/23/09
I have been very disappointed in not only the teacher but what she is teaching. My child is in kindergarten and brings home shapes that she has colored during the day. My 2 year old does this right now. They are only counting to 10. What is going on? I thought this was a recognized school. I consider
... Read more this daycare, not school. I will be sending my child to private school next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
Love the School. The teachers are all different and we must understand they're not alike just like our kids. But, the office ladies need some love. They are rude, and look miserable in the job they are doing, my advice find a new job you're unhappy and everyone can see it.
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Posted by a parent on 04/22/08
This school should be the poster child of how the American public school system is failing our children. Have two children in different grades and we are sorely disappointed in the performance of the teachers. The teachers are unenthusiastic and do not inspire the children. When complaints are made
... Read more to the administrators concerning the teachers, they back the teachers and we are made to feel our concerns are not valid. Will be taking my children out of this school next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
Murchison has very little parental involvment. Also, as a Christian Family, we were used to higher Christian values...This is lacking in this school. The whole system seems harsh and is on it's own tangent...teachers seem to be more worried about themselves than the children. They need more after
... Read more school activities for the children to get involved in. Very unhappy with them...wish we could have stayed in the RR school district! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/20/07
Murchison Elementary is a wonderful school with the most wonderful, caring teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 08/06/07
Wow! We love Murchison! We have a child in the regular program and one in the Pegusus program and just think the world of the teachers! They work well with parents and truly care. Great parent involvement says tons about this school! Love it!
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Posted by a parent on 08/01/07
This is our second year at Murchison and we are plaesed. We came from another 'Recoginized' school in another district and they are comparable. The teachers/staff have been very kind and helpful to our children. Parent involvement is lower than what we've previously seen at our other school.
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Pflugerville schools — Murchison Elementary School is located at 2215 Kelly Lane, Pflugerville TX 78660. 2215 Kelly Lane is in the 78660 ZIP code in Pflugerville, TX The school district for Murchison Elementary School is the Pflugerville Independent School District. Murchison Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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