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Decatur Middle School

1498 Stadium Ave
Decatur, AR 72722

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Decatur Middle School serves 185 students in grades 5-8.

Decatur Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 185 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 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 185 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

185 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Decatur Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#526 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Decatur Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Decatur Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Decatur Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Decatur Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

39%

14%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Decatur Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

20%

White

42%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Decatur Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.67

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Decatur Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Decatur Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Decatur Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Decatur School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 5%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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?

185 students attend Decatur Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Decatur Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.

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 (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 185 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education