Austin Middle School

Scott County School District 1
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
254 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Austin Middle School, located at 401 S Hwy 31 in Austin, Indiana, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the surrounding community. As part of the Austin-Scott County School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during the critical middle school years. The faculty and staff strive to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic subjects and extracurricular involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Austin, acting as a central pillar for student life and community engagement. By focusing on a supportive learning climate, Austin Middle School aims to address the diverse needs of its student body through various academic programs and student services. Through its commitment to excellence and community values, the school serves as a foundational institution for local families, prioritizing student success and preparation for future pathways.
254
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
254.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    232 (91.3%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.5%)
  • Black
    4 (1.6%)
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: Scott County School District 1
Phone: (812)794-8740
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 254.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 103
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 85
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 81
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Scottsburg Middle School
Scott County School District 2
556 Students
425 S 3rd St
Scottsburg, IN 47170 (4.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th