How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Austin Middle School | Decatur High Developmental |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, AL | Decatur, AL |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 727 | 37 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.6% | 71.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Austin Middle School | Decatur High Developmental |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,570 | $15,570 |
| District | Decatur City | Decatur City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Austin Middle School | Decatur High Developmental |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.5% | 24.3% |
| African American | 27.6% | 43.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.9% | 29.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.1% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Austin Middle School | Decatur High Developmental |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 363.5:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.1% | 13.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 234 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.