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Austin Junior High School

1625 Danville Road Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 773 students in grades 8-9, Austin Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 773 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Austin Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Austin Junior High School's student population of 773 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
773 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Austin Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Junior High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#747 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Austin Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Austin Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Austin Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
33%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Austin Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Austin Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Austin Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Austin Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Austin Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Junior High School's ranking?
Austin Junior High School is ranked #747 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Austin Junior High School?
773 students attend Austin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Austin Junior High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Junior High School?
Austin Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Austin Junior High School offer ?
Austin Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Austin Junior High School part of?
Austin Junior High School is part of Decatur City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 773 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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