Irma C. Austin Middle School
Tel:
(770)942-0316
- Irma C. Austin Middle School serves 979 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Irma C. Austin Middle School's student population of 979 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 979 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Irma C. Austin Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Irma C. Austin Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #660 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 26% | 37% |
| White | 63% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paulding County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Irma C. Austin Middle School is South Paulding High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Paulding Middle School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Connie Dugan Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Douglasville Connie Dugan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 729 students
1.7 miles
1362 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770)949-5261 1.7 PK-5 729 - Dallas Nebo Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 706 students
1.7 miles
2843 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770)443-8777 1.7 PK-5 706 - Douglasville South Paulding High School Grades: 9-12 | 1838 students
1.7 miles
1364 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770)949-9221 1.7 9-12 1838 - Dallas South Paulding Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 481 students
2.7 miles
592 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770)445-8500 2.7 6-8 481 - Douglasville Hal Hutchens Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 744 students
3.1 miles
586 Clonts Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(678)838-2683 3.1 PK-5 744
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