Decatur Middle School

1498 Stadium Ave
Decatur, AR 72722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 186 students in grades 5-8, Decatur Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Decatur Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Decatur Middle School's student population of 186 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Decatur Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decatur Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#526 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
36%
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35-39%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
10%
2%
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Hispanic
42%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
39%
59%
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Hawaiian
4%
1%
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Decatur Middle School's ranking?
Decatur Middle School is ranked #526 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Decatur Middle School?
186 students attend Decatur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Decatur Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur Middle School?
Decatur Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Decatur Middle School offer ?
Decatur Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Decatur Middle School part of?
Decatur Middle School is part of Decatur School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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