Serving 167 students in grades 6-8, Decatur Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
167 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
9%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
63%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Decatur Middle School?
167 students attend Decatur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Decatur Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Decatur Middle School?
Decatur Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Decatur Middle School offer ?
Decatur Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Decatur Middle School part of?
Decatur Middle School is part of Decatur Public Schools.
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