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Austin Junior High School

Summary:

Austin Junior High School is a public secondary school in Decatur, Alabama, serving 773 students in grades 8-9. The school is part of the Decatur City School District, which is ranked 92 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Austin Junior High School has a diverse student population, with significant representation of African American (39.33%), Hispanic (32.34%), and White (22.9%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in Mathematics (18.77%), Science (34.57%), and English (40.71%), is generally lower than the state and district averages. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.21% to 74.39% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it has a relatively high spending per student of $10,858 for the 2018-2019 school year, which may reflect the school's efforts to support its diverse student population. The school's staffing and resource allocation strategies, as well as the fluctuating student-teacher ratios, suggest that the school is working to address the needs of its students. By analyzing the key metrics and identifying the interesting findings, school leaders and policymakers can develop targeted strategies to support the school's improvement and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public 8-9

 1625 Danville Road SW
       Decatur, AL  35601

(256) 552-3060

District: Decatur City

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,858 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  773

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.3%
Hispanic:
32.3%
White:
22.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Austin Junior High School ranks worse than 54.8% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Austin Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.3%), Hispanic (32.3%), White (22.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin Junior High School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin Junior High School is $10,858.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Austin Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Junior High School 242nd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Austin Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Decatur City:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur City 92nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Austin Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Austin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.67 119th 440 73.0%
2022 49.44 204th 432 52.8%
2023 57.25 166th 437 62.0%
2024 43.64 242nd 442 45.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Austin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.27 47th 61 23.0%
2022 62.09 21st 60 65.0%
2023 44.33 39th 72 45.8%
2024 42.34 36th 78 53.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Austin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.64 33rd 70 52.9%
2022 47.58 32nd 81 60.5%
2023 40.69 44th 94 53.2%
2024 38.06 62nd 106 41.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Austin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.34 196th 274 28.5%
2022 59.74 62nd 256 75.8%
2023 74.72 29th 281 89.7%
2024 57.95 80th 281 71.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Austin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.30 112th 415 73.0%
2022 50.85 198th 421 53.0%
2023 60.30 129th 410 68.5%
2024 46.06 222nd 437 49.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Austin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.87 148th 415 64.3%
2022 49.68 202nd 423 52.2%
2023 55.33 166th 417 60.2%
2024 44.35 232nd 426 45.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Austin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.08 96th 418 77.0%
2022 45.70 216th 427 49.4%
2023 56.96 149th 419 64.4%
2024 42.14 240th 428 43.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Austin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.09 36th 266 86.5%
2022 47.47 105th 271 61.3%
2023 68.60 53rd 263 79.8%
2024 61.11 73rd 269 72.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Austin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.66 60th 154 61.0%
2022 52.97 67th 157 57.3%
2023 43.76 84th 166 49.4%
2024 47.79 64th 164 61.0%
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Rank History for White students at Austin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.82 103rd 369 72.1%
2022 50.79 156th 376 58.5%
2023 51.97 147th 370 60.3%
2024 31.54 271st 373 27.3%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Austin Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 266 237 14 197 3 3 21 0 741
2020 231 264 6 205 4 3 23 0 736
2021 217 252 5 226 2 1 29 0 732
2022 201 269 7 242 3 1 28 0 751
2023 177 304 10 250 2 1 29 0 773

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Austin Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 741 40.4 18.3 58.7
2020 736 43.2 17.0 64.3
2021 732 45.8 15.9 69.1
2022 751 43.3 17.3 46.2
2023 773 46.8 16.5 74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Austin Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 741 40.4 18.3 58.7
2020 736 43.2 17.0 64.3
2021 732 45.8 15.9 69.1
2022 751 43.3 17.3 46.2
2023 773 46.8 16.5 74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Austin Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,247 (11.5%) $9,610 (88.5%) $10,858

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Austin Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Austin Junior High School)49.222.7
 26.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Decatur City)4818.8
 29.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students741773
 4.3%
African American237304
 28.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1410
 28.6%
Hispanic197250
 26.9%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White266177
 33.5%
Two or More Races2129
 38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.7%74.4%
 15.7%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 773 students attended Austin Junior High School.

Students at Austin Junior High School are 39% African American, 32% Hispanic, 23% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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