Serving 782 students in grades 6-8, Irma C. Austin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Irma C. Austin Middle School serves the southeast part of Douglasville, GA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 16.9 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irma C. Austin Middle School's student population of 782 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
782 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Irma C. Austin Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irma C. Austin Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#969 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irma C. Austin Middle School's ranking?
Irma C. Austin Middle School is ranked #969 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Irma C. Austin Middle School often compared to?
Irma C. Austin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Hill Middle School, Mason Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Irma C. Austin Middle School?
782 students attend Irma C. Austin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Irma C. Austin Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irma C. Austin Middle School?
Irma C. Austin Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irma C. Austin Middle School offer ?
Irma C. Austin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irma C. Austin Middle School part of?
Irma C. Austin Middle School is part of Paulding County School District.
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