Decatur Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (19-20)
536 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)34%
53%
Black
(19-20)1%
13%
White
(19-20)61%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
44%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Decatur Intermediate School?
536 students attend Decatur Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Decatur Intermediate School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Decatur Intermediate School offer ?
Decatur Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Decatur Intermediate School part of?
Decatur Intermediate School is part of Decatur Independent School District.
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