Austin Middle School

www.dcs.edu/cedar.cfm

714 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cedar Ridge Middle School, located in Decatur, Alabama, is part of the Decatur City Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects, literacy, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Cedar Ridge Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help build community and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between faculty, parents, and the community, the school strives to maintain a collaborative culture where every student is challenged and encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.

714

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Austin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	249
Black	222
Asian	10
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
249 (34.9 %)
Black
222 (31.1 %)
White
195 (27.3 %)
Two or More
36 (5.0 %)
Asian
10 (1.4 %)
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:	Decatur City
Phone:	(256)552-4622
Website:	http://www.dcs.edu/cedar.cfm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 359

Grade 7 354

Grade 8 1