J. A. Dobbins Middle School vs. Irma C. Austin Middle School
Should you attend J. A. Dobbins Middle School or Irma C. Austin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J. A. Dobbins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Irma C. Austin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, J. A. Dobbins Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 792 students in grades 6-8, Irma C. Austin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
532 students
792 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#932 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
176
260
Grade 7 Students
180
269
Grade 8 Students
176
263
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
23%
12%
% Black
39%
34%
% White
31%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
