- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Decatur, AL
Austin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Austin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010117000081
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #10 of 20
- public schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Middle School ranks #10 of 20 public schools in Decatur, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Austin Middle School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 010117000081 · Decatur, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 15.5:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin High School (999 students)
Austin Middle School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Austin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin High Sc
Austin High School
999 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
915 students
- Decatur Middle
Decatur Middle School
818 students
- This school
Austin Middle School
727 students
- Austin Junior
Austin Junior High School
664 students
- Oak Park Eleme
Oak Park Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Austin Middle School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Middle School compares
Austin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 22% in Alabama - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
African American 27.6%
White 21.5%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Austin Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decatur City reports $14,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Decatur
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Middle School
How many students attend Austin Middle School?
Austin Middle School has 727 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Decatur, AL. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Middle School?
69.6% of students at Austin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Austin Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment, in Decatur, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Middle School?
Austin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin Middle School rank among public schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Middle School ranks #10 of 20 public schools in Decatur, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur City?
Besides Austin Middle School, Decatur City also operates Austin High School (999 students), Decatur High School (915 students), and Decatur Middle School (818 students). See the Decatur City district page for the complete list.