Austin Middle School

2715 Danville Rd Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 713 students in grades 6-8, Austin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Austin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Austin Middle School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#769 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
22%
30%
35%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
38%
11%
Black
29%
32%
White
24%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
713 students attend Austin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Austin Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 6-8 (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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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