For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,271 students in the neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Decatur are Decatur Middle School, Damar Charter Academy and Decatur Twp School For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decatur Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5108 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Grades: 7-8
| 985 students
Rank: #22.
Damar Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5125 Decatur Blvd Ste D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Decatur Twp School For Excellence
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5106 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN include Decatur Middle School, Damar Charter Academy and Decatur Twp School For Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Decaturdianapolis?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Decaturdianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Decaturdianapolis?
the neighborhood of Decaturdianapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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