Decatur City School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 20 public schools in Decatur City School District, serving 8,738 students.
- Public schools in Decatur City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
- The top ranked public schools in Decatur City School District are Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary School and Walter Jackson Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is less than the Alabama public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Decatur City School District |
| School District Website | http://www.dcs.edu |
| School District Phone Number | (256)552-3000 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| # of Schools | 20 Schools | 1,474 Schools |
| # of Students | 8,738 Students | 742,195 Students |
| # of Teachers | 532 Teachers | 42,154 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Decatur City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 138 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 75% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 46% |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 25 Students | 6,934 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 112 Students | 10,786 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2,385 Students | 58,766 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 28% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 2,604 Students | 243,597 Students |
| % Black Students | 30% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 3,246 Students | 404,645 Students |
| % White Students | 37% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 15 Students | 840 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 351 Students | 16,627 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 267 | 15,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 669 | 54,954 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 657 | 56,387 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 635 | 55,562 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 707 | 57,484 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 704 | 58,492 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 656 | 57,872 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 609 | 55,711 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 660 | 55,600 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 625 | 55,226 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 696 | 57,301 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 637 | 55,318 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 652 | 53,920 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 564 | 52,848 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,008 is higher than the state average of $10,446. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,946 is higher than the state average of $10,415. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| Total Revenue | $93 MM | $30 MM |
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| Spending | $92 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,008 | $10,446 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,946 | $10,415 |
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Decatur City School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Austin High School Math: 35% | Reading: 35%
Rank: Bottom 50%1625 Danville Rd Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3060
Grades: 9-12 | 1,477 student
- Austinville Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank: Bottom 50%2320 Clara Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3050
Grades: PK-5 | 388 students
- Bankscaddell Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 28%
Rank: Bottom 50%211 Gordon Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3040
Grades: PK-5 | 473 students
- Benjamin Davis Elementary School Magnet School417 Monroe Dr Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3025
Grades: PK-2 | 261 students
- Brookhaven Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 26%
Rank: Bottom 50%1302 5th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3045
Grades: 6-8 | 494 students
- Cedar Ridge Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 48%
Rank: Top 50%2715 Danville Rd Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256)552-4622
Grades: 6-8 | 755 students
- Chestnut Grove Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%3205 Cedarhurst Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256)552-3092
Grades: PK-5 | 432 students
- Decatur High Developmental Special Education School1011a Prospect Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3008
Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
- Decatur High School Math: 36% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Bottom 50%1011 Prospect Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3011
Grades: 9-12 | 1,036 student
- Eastwood Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 20%1802 26th Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3043
Grades: PK-5 | 256 students
- Frances Nungester Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Top 50%726 Tammy St Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256)552-3079
Grades: PK-5 | 396 students
- Horizon High School Alternative School809 Church St Ne
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3054
Grades: 8-12 | n/a student
- Julian Harris Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 30%1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256)552-3096
Grades: PK-5 | 409 students
- Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 80% | Reading: 75%
Rank: Top 5%801 Wilson St Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3056
Grades: 3-5 | 319 students
- Long Term Case Alternative School406 2nd Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)308-2308
Grades: K-12 | n/a student
- Oak Park Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 46%
Rank: Top 50%1218 16th Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3035
Grades: 6-8 | 645 students
- Somerville Road Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank: Bottom 50%1302 5th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3033
Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
- Walter Jackson Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Top 20%1950 Park St Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3031
Grades: K-5 | 286 students
- West Decatur Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%708 Memorial Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3027
Grades: PK-5 | 302 students
- Woodmeade Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank: Bottom 50%1400 19th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3023
Grades: PK-5 | 380 students
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