Austin Middle School

Summary:

Austin Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Austin, Indiana, with a student population of 275. The school is part of the Scott County School District 1, which is ranked 286 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the district, Austin Middle School consistently underperforms academically compared to both state and local standards. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.9% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 10.44% were proficient in Math, significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also risen sharply, from 17.9% in 2020-2021 to 26.7% in 2022-2023, further contributing to its academic challenges. As a result, Austin Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Indiana middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Jennings County Middle School, Brownstown Central Middle School, and East Washington Middle School, Austin Middle School's academic performance and overall school ranking are significantly lower. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math, as well as higher overall school rankings. Additionally, Austin Middle School's student-teacher ratio of 21 students per teacher is notably higher than the lower ratios found at some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102

(812) 794-8740

District: Scott County School District 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
382^nd of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,180

Students who attend Austin Middle School usually attend:

High:

Austin High School

Feeder schools for Austin Middle School:

Elementary:

Austin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 248

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Austin Middle School ranks worse than 78.8% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.38. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin Middle School is 19.8. (See more...)

Compare Austin Middle School employs 12.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin Middle School is $9,180.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Austin Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Middle School 382^nd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Austin Middle School in the ranking list.)

Scott County School District 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County School District 1 285^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Austin Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	19.94	195^th	222	12.2%
2005	25.13	325^th	370	12.2%
2006	20.22	337^th	375	10.1%
2007	33.14	317^th	382	17.0%
2008	17.96	355^th	392	9.4%
2009	30.65	339^th	423	19.9%
2010	35.33	334^th	428	22.0%
2011	50.20	273^rd	451	39.5%
2012	38.64	330^th	447	26.2%
2013	33.05	347^th	444	21.8%
2014	54.60	255^th	470	45.7%
2015	31.28	373^rd	485	23.1%
2016	35.48	370^th	494	25.1%
2017	43.17	301^st	472	36.2%
2018	42.61	311^th	473	34.2%
2019	30.41	347^th	470	26.2%
2021	20.63	379^th	483	21.5%
2022	19.36	394^th	490	19.6%
2023	27.51	357^th	489	27.0%
2024	20.38	382^nd	485	21.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Austin Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	365	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
1989	348	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
1990	366	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1991	346	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
1992	325	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1993	287	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1994	297	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
1995	288	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1996	288	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1997	295	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1998	348	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1999	308	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2000	317	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2001	332	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2002	344	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	346
2003	344	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	346
2004	332	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
2005	347	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2006	331	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2007	319	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	6	330
2008	313	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	6	322
2009	337	0	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	5	349
2010	349	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	5	360
2011	349	0	0	2	1	0	4	0	356
2012	313	0	0	1	2	0	5	0	321
2013	314	0	1	5	2	0	6	0	328
2014	278	0	2	8	4	0	8	0	300
2015	288	0	2	7	0	0	4	0	301
2016	266	1	2	2	0	0	3	0	274
2017	252	0	1	3	1	0	2	0	259
2018	253	1	2	6	1	0	5	0	268
2019	267	2	2	9	1	0	8	0	289
2020	269	3	1	10	1	0	9	0	293
2021	281	4	0	9	3	0	9	0	306
2022	274	1	1	7	3	1	7	0	294
2023	253	2	1	4	3	1	11	0	275
2024	228	2	0	8	0	1	9	0	248

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	370	21.6	17.1	47.8
1989	355	17.0	20.8	43.4
1990	373	18.6	20.0	44.2
1991	355	18.6	19.0	41.7
1992	331	21.0	15.7	51.4
1993	293	19.0	15.4	49.8
1994	299	19.5	15.3	48.5
1995	291	19.7	14.8	47.8
1996	291	19.7	14.8	47.8
1997	296	19.9	14.9	48.6
1998	348	20.0	17.4	44.5
1999	308	19.9	15.5	51.3
2000	317	20.4	15.5	45.7
2001	332	20.5	16.2	44.6
2002	346	22.5	15.4	58.7
2003	346	22.5	15.4	58.7
2004	334	22.9	14.6	62
2005	351	22.8	15.4	n/a
2006	333	23.1	14.4	67.3
2007	330	n/a	n/a	62.3
2008	322	21.6	14.9	63.3
2009	349	21.5	16.2	68
2010	360	21.0	17.1	71.3
2011	356	17.9	19.8	43.3
2012	321	23.0	13.9	72
2013	328	23.0	14.2	69.2
2014	300	21.0	14.2	75.7
2015	301	n/a	n/a	73.1
2016	274	n/a	n/a	99.3
2017	259	21.0	12.3	65.6
2018	268	19.0	14.0	72.8
2019	289	17.0	17.0	63.3
2020	293	19.0	15.4	59.4
2021	306	16.0	19.1	56.9
2022	294	14.0	21.0	58.2
2023	275	n/a	n/a	56.4
2024	248	12.5	19.8	49.2

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	370	21.6	17.1	47.8
1989	355	17.0	20.8	43.4
1990	373	18.6	20.0	44.2
1991	355	18.6	19.0	41.7
1992	331	21.0	15.7	51.4
1993	293	19.0	15.4	49.8
1994	299	19.5	15.3	48.5
1995	291	19.7	14.8	47.8
1996	291	19.7	14.8	47.8
1997	296	19.9	14.9	48.6
1998	348	20.0	17.4	44.5
1999	308	19.9	15.5	51.3
2000	317	20.4	15.5	45.7
2001	332	20.5	16.2	44.6
2002	346	22.5	15.4	58.7
2003	346	22.5	15.4	58.7
2004	334	22.9	14.6	62
2005	351	22.8	15.4	n/a
2006	333	23.1	14.4	67.3
2007	330	n/a	n/a	62.3
2008	322	21.6	14.9	63.3
2009	349	21.5	16.2	68
2010	360	21.0	17.1	71.3
2011	356	17.9	19.8	43.3
2012	321	23.0	13.9	72
2013	328	23.0	14.2	69.2
2014	300	21.0	14.2	75.7
2015	301	n/a	n/a	73.1
2016	274	n/a	n/a	99.3
2017	259	21.0	12.3	65.6
2018	268	19.0	14.0	72.8
2019	289	17.0	17.0	63.3
2020	293	19.0	15.4	59.4
2021	306	16.0	19.1	56.9
2022	294	14.0	21.0	58.2
2023	275	n/a	n/a	56.4
2024	248	12.5	19.8	49.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Austin Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$136 (1.9%)	$6,890 (98.1%)	$7,026
2020	$216 (2.9%)	$7,297 (97.1%)	$7,514
2021	$274 (3.6%)	$7,265 (96.4%)	$7,539
2022	$1,572 (17.1%)	$7,608 (82.9%)	$9,180

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Austin Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 347^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 357^th of 489 Middle schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Austin Middle School)	22.6	27.9	5.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 1)	22.6	27.9	5.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Austin Middle School)	44.1	25.6	18.5%
6th Grade Math (Scott County School District 1)	44.1	25.6	18.5%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Austin Middle School)	32.3	14.3	18%
6th Grade Science (Scott County School District 1)	32.3	14.3	18%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Austin Middle School)	33.8	24.7	9.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 1)	33.8	24.7	9.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Austin Middle School)	44.2	14.1	30.1%
7th Grade Math (Scott County School District 1)	44.2	14.1	30.1%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Austin Middle School)	33.7	34.7	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 1)	33.7	34.7	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Austin Middle School)	19.1	12.1	7%
8th Grade Math (Scott County School District 1)	19.1	12.1	7%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	289	275	4.8%
African American	2	2
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	9	4	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	267	253	5.2%
Two or More Races	8	11	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.3%	56.4%	7%

Schools Near Austin Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Austin Middle School	Public	6-8	401 S Hwy 31	Austin	47102	Scott County	Scott County School District 1	No	No	No	No	(812) 794-8740	248	13	19.8	49.2%	228 (91.9%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	20.4	382^nd of 485 public middle schools	21.2%		27.5	357^th of 489 public middle schools	27.0%	25		21.7	24.4	28.4	24.9		10.8	12.8	8.0	10.4		$9,180	$1,572	$7,608
Scottsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	425 S 3rd St	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	No	(812) 752-8926	576	37	15.5	59.0%	531 (92.2%)	4 (0.7%)	26 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	65.5	164^th of 485 public middle schools	66.2%		59.9	184^th of 489 public middle schools	62.4%	20		36.0	44.7	50.0	43.2		43.4	33.2	35.0	37.3		$11,385	$1,195	$10,190
Seymour Intermediate School	Public	5-6	1000 S Poplar St.	Seymour	47274	Jackson County	Seymour Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(812) 525-9571	831	49	17.1	62.1%	418 (50.3%)	9 (1.1%)	368 (44.3%)	16 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.2%)								(n/a)	23.1	31.6			27.1	28.2	32.5			30.2	25.4
Seymour Middle School	Public	6-8	920 N O'Brien St	Seymour	47274	Jackson County	Seymour Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 522-5453	776	52	15.0	49.5%	365 (47.0%)	15 (1.9%)	363 (46.8%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.2%)	39.1	302^nd of 485 public middle schools	37.7%		37.5	315^th of 489 public middle schools	35.6%	13			31.8	30.9	31.4			24.7	22.1	23.5		$9,218	$918	$8,300
Brownstown Central Middle School	Public	6-8	520 W Walnut St	Brownstown	47220	Jackson County	Brownstown County Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 358-4947	317	21	14.8	52.1%	300 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	48.5	248^th of 485 public middle schools	48.9%		54.2	220^th of 489 public middle schools	55.0%	28		39.8	39.0	41.2	40.0		27.6	26.3	18.6	24.1		$9,930	$432	$9,498
Southwestern Middle School	Public	6-8	169 S Main Cross St	Hanover	47243	Jefferson County	Southwestern-Jefferson County Con	No	No	No	No	(812) 866-6244	306	20	15.4	62.4%	278 (90.8%)	5 (1.6%)	15 (4.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	33.1	331^st of 485 public middle schools	31.8%		28.2	355^th of 489 public middle schools	27.4%	24		38.3	37.5	24.1	33.8		16.5	21.6	3.5	14.1		$9,171	$1,172	$7,999
Salem Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 N Harrison St	Salem	47167	Washington County	Salem Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 883-3808	376	29	12.9	52.9%	340 (90.4%)	4 (1.1%)	15 (4.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	38.7	304^th of 485 public middle schools	37.3%		39.4	302^nd of 489 public middle schools	38.2%	2		33.9	25.0	37.8	32.8		35.8	18.5	13.5	22.3		$10,715	$1,329	$9,386
East Washington Middle School	Public	5-8	1100 N Eastern School RD E-5	Pekin	47165	Washington County	East Washington School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 967-5000	434	25	17.7	38.7%	410 (94.5%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	62.3	174^th of 485 public middle schools	64.1%		51.7	233^rd of 489 public middle schools	52.4%	59	28.1	33.7	36.1	44.1	35.9	27.1	45.7	32.8	42.3	36.8	22.9	$10,343	$939	$9,404
Jennings County Middle School	Public	7-8	820 W Walnut	North Vernon	47265	Jennings County	Jennings County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 346-4940	620	45	13.9	63.4%	551 (88.9%)	4 (0.6%)	47 (7.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	49.8	241^st of 485 public middle schools	50.3%		37.9	312^th of 489 public middle schools	36.2%	71			38.2	33.2	35.6			33.0	24.5	28.6		$11,919	$1,483	$10,436

Frequently Asked Questions about Austin Middle School

How many students attend Austin Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 248 students attended Austin Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Austin Middle School?

Students at Austin Middle School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Austin Middle School in?

Scott County School District 1

What high school do graduates of Austin Middle School attend?

Students who attend Austin Middle School usually go on to attend Austin High School

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Austin Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.2% of Indiana middle schools.

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