Irma C. Austin Middle School

782 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Irma C. Austin Middle School is a public educational institution located in Douglasville, Georgia, serving students within the Douglas County School System. The school is named in honor of a local educator and is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, personal development, and preparation for high school success. It serves as a central hub for the local community, catering to the diverse needs of middle-grade students through a variety of core curriculum classes and extracurricular opportunities.

The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement, striving to foster a culture of respect and responsibility. By offering a range of programs—including athletics, clubs, and academic support services—Irma C. Austin Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the Douglas County system, the school works to meet state academic standards while providing a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to explore their interests and build the foundational skills necessary for their future academic journeys.

782

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irma C. Austin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	117
Black	284
Asian	3
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	2

White
331 (42.3%)
Black
284 (36.3%)
Hispanic
117 (15.0%)
Two or More
45 (5.8%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paulding County
Phone:	(770)942-0316
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 262

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 252

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Irma C. Austin Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	262
Grade 7	268
Grade 8	252

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Irma C. Austin Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	376	48.1%
Male	406	51.9%

Middle School 6th - 8th

Turner Middle School

Douglas County

742 Students

7101 Turner Dr
Lithia Springs, GA 30122 (9.9 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th