Decatur County Middle School
Tel:
(731)847-6510
- Decatur County Middle School serves 475 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
School Overview
- Decatur County Middle School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 475 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Decatur County Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Decatur County Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 10% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| White | 91% | 63% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Decatur County Middle School is Riverside High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pin Oak Elementary School (8.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Parsons Elementary School (2.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Decaturville Riverside High School Grades: 9-12 | 526 students
1.2 miles
4250 Highway 641 South
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731)852-3941 1.2 9-12 526 - Parsons Parsons Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 398 students
2.4 miles
182 West 4th St
Parsons, TN 38363
(731)847-7317 2.4 PK-4 398 - Decaturville Decaturville Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 277 students
2.6 miles
820 South West St
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731)852-4616 2.6 PK-4 277 - Lexington Pin Oak Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 409 students
8.7 miles
19925 Hwy 412 East
Lexington, TN 38351
(731)968-7341 8.7 PK-8 409 - Scotts Hill Scotts Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 360 students
9.6 miles
1 Highway 114 Main St
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731)549-3411 9.6 PK-8 360
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