At a glance
Reported students
727
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Austin Middle School: 727 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 743
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Austin Middle School
Austin Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–07 in Decatur. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Decatur City. NCES reports 727 students for 2024–25.
Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, below the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (38.9%) and Black (27.6%). English learners represent 12.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Austin Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.05
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.5%
- Hispanic38.9%
- Black27.6%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial9.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Decatur City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Decatur Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
818 reported students
Austin Junior High School
Other · Grades 08–09
664 reported students
Decatur High School
High · Grades 09–12
915 reported students
Oak Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
481 reported students
BanksCaddell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
477 reported students
Austinville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
463 reported students
Public schools near Austin Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 436 | 0.8 mi |
| Decatur Middle School Middle · Decatur City | 06–08 | 818 | 3.5 mi |
| West Morgan Middle School Middle · Morgan County | 04–08 | 561 | 3.9 mi |
| Priceville Junior High School Middle · Morgan County | 05–08 | 483 | 7.2 mi |
| East Lawrence Middle School Middle · Lawrence County | 05–08 | 409 | 8.8 mi |
| Hartselle Junior High School Middle · Hartselle City | 07–08 | 553 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Austin Middle School
What grades does Austin Middle School serve?
Austin Middle School reports grades 06–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Decatur City.
How many students attend Austin Middle School?
Austin Middle School reported 727 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 262 Alabama middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 743 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Austin Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 727 students and 49.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Austin Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Austin Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Decatur City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Austin Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Austin Middle School in?
Austin Middle School is part of Decatur City, based in Decatur, AL, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Austin Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chestnut Grove Elementary School (0.8 mi), Decatur Middle School (3.5 mi), West Morgan Middle School (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.