Austin Middle School, a Decatur City public middle school in Alabama serving grades 6–8 with 713 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, ranked in the bottom 50% statewide with its overall school rank declining from #316 in 2011 to #769 in 2023.
Math proficiency at was 22% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a decline from 92% in 2012; reading proficiency was 35%, lower than the state average of 47%, also declining from near 90% performance in prior years.
Minority enrollment at was 76%, reflecting a diverse student body that includes Hispanic (38%) and Black (29%) populations; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased substantially to 70% in 2023 from 15% in 2002, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
The school employed 48 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which ranks among the lowest 10% statewide for student attention at a New Jersey high school level metric.
participates in the National School Lunch Program, serving highly diverse students without virtual instruction options, positioning it as a notable but academically challenged Union County NJ middle school alternative.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Ridge Middle School serves the southwest part of Decatur, AL, covering an area of approximately 17.2 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Austin Middle School's student population of 727 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Austin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#769 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
39%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
28%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
21%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Middle School's ranking?
Austin Middle School is ranked #769 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Austin Middle School often compared to?
Austin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Decatur Middle School, Hartselle Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Austin Middle School?
727 students attend Austin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Austin Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Austin Middle School?
Austin Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Austin Middle School offer ?
Austin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Austin Middle School part of?
Austin Middle School is part of Decatur City School District.
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