Serving 254 students in grades 6-8, Austin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Austin Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Austin, IN, covering approximately 31.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 3.8 miles and the furthest edge located about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Austin Middle School's student population of 254 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 93% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Austin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1476 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
91%
62%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Middle School's ranking?
Austin Middle School is ranked #1476 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Austin Middle School?
254 students attend Austin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Austin Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Austin Middle School offer ?
Austin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Austin Middle School part of?
Austin Middle School is part of Scott County School District 1.
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