Where is Austin Junior High School located?

You can find Austin Junior High School in Decatur, AL.

What school district is Austin Junior High School in?

Decatur City is the school district for Austin Junior High School in Decatur, AL. The district oversees 20 schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Junior High School?

At Austin Junior High School, there are approximately 15.3 students for every teacher.

How many schools are in Decatur City?

Decatur City includes 20 schools serving students in Decatur.

What schools are in Decatur, AL?

Austin Junior High School is among the schools serving Decatur, AL. The school is part of Decatur City.

What school district serves Decatur, AL?

The school district for Decatur, AL is Decatur City. Austin Junior High School and other schools are part of this district.

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Austin Junior High School — School Calendar 2026-27

Decatur, Alabama|Decatur City

Decatur, AL 35601

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

Hispanic Heritage ProgramEvent

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Oct

Thu

Fall Break / No SchoolEvent

Oct

Thu

No School - Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Oct

Mon

Professional Development Day for TeachersStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Oct

Tue

Professional Development for Teachers / Students do not attend.Event

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Oct

Tue

Homecoming Week: Tye Dye TuesdayEvent

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School Profile

Grades

8–9

Enrollment

702

Student:Teacher

15.3:1

Locale

Urban

District

Decatur City

Econ. Disadvantaged

74.4%

Phone

(256)552-3060

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

50%

59th percentile in AL

Math Proficiency

16%

37th percentile in AL

Chronic Absenteeism

8.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

151 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

5 test takers

Athletics

15 sports, 15 teams

77 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.9:1

Near average in AL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

742

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

47.83

92% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.050000001

Social Workers

0.050000001

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,832

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,711

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,490

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 47%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$226,216

+0.4% 1yr+27.2% 5yr

Decatur, AL metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.6%

Below 150% poverty line

4.3%

Unemployment rate

11.0%

Uninsured residents

15.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,348

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,273

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

522 (41%)

Autism

261 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

177 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

155 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

51 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

19 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

664

Current enrollment

Stable(-10% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Program

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Event

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Fall Break / No School

Event

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

No School - Fall Break

Review the school calendar for fall break dates.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Decatur City. Austin Junior High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (No School)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Endless Opportunities for 8th Grade The 8th graders will take the bus to Ingalls Harbor for Endless Opportunities. This field trip will demonstrate a variety of careers.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	8th Graders will Create 4 Year Plans during Science	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Student vs Faculty Volleyball Game Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Hispanic Heritage Program Review the program notice for dates, times and location information.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Fall Break / No School	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	No School - Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for fall break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Professional Development Day for TeachersDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Professional Development for Teachers / Students do not attend. No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Homecoming Week: Tye Dye Tuesday	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Homecoming Week: Jersey Day	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Homecoming Week: AHS Shirts	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Homecoming Week: Flashback Friday	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Report Cards	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	8th Grade Tours CAD	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day / No School	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Progress Reports Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Thanksgiving LunchDistrict-wide Check the event notice for lunch details, menu, and participation information.	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving HolidayDistrict-wide Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	Christmas LunchDistrict-wide Check the event notice for menu, time and participation details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Professional Development/ Workday for Teachers - Students do not attend. No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Report Cards	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School - MLK Jr DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Progress Reports Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Professional Development for Teachers / Students do not attend. No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Event	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Professional Development Day for TeachersDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Professional Development for Teachers / Students do not attend. No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Report Cards	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School for Students - PD Day for Teacher District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	ACAP State Testing for 8th Grade Eighth grade students will be taking the ACAP test on campus. Please do not schedule any vacations or appointments during this time.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Professional Development for Teachers / Students do not attend. No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Professional Development Day for TeachersDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Progress Reports Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Weather Day	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates.	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day for Students	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	No School for Students - PD Day for Teachers District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—