Irma C. Austin Middle School
Irma C. Austin Middle School serves 927 students in grades 6-8.
Irma C. Austin Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Irma C. Austin Middle School's student population of 927 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 927 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Irma C. Austin Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Irma C. Austin Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #831 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 4% |
Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
Black | 29% | 37% |
White | 58% | 40% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.69 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 56% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Paulding County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Douglasville Connie Dugan Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 727 students10
1.7 miles
1362 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-5261 1.7 PK-5 727 - Dallas Nebo Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 689 students10
1.7 miles
2843 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8777 1.7 PK-5 689 - Douglasville South Paulding High School Math: 34% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,864 student10
1.7 miles
1364 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-9221 1.7 9-12 1,864 - Dallas South Paulding Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 462 students10
2.7 miles
592 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 445-8500 2.7 6-8 462 - Douglasville Hal Hutchens Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 721 students10
3.1 miles
586 Clonts Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(678) 838-2683 3.1 PK-5 721
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