Decatur Middle School

About Decatur Middle School

Decatur Middle School is a public school located in Decatur, Georgia. It is part of the Decatur City Schools district and serves students in grades 6-8. The school offers a wide range of educational opportunities for its students, including a rigorous academic program and a variety of extracurricular activities.
Decatur Middle School has a strong focus on preparing students for college and career readiness. The school’s curriculum includes core subjects such as math, science, social studies, and language arts, as well as electives in art, music, and physical education. In addition, the school offers a variety of clubs and activities, including a student newspaper, a robotics team, and a chess club.
Decatur Middle School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strict code of conduct and provides a variety of resources to help students succeed, including counseling and tutoring services. The school also promotes a culture of respect and inclusion through its anti-bullying and diversity initiatives.
Decatur Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong academic program and wide range of extracurricular activities, Decatur Middle School is dedicated to helping its students reach their full potential.

Address:	1011 Prospect Drive Se Decatur, AL 35601
Phone:	(256) 552-3035
Site:	jcusd.us
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	893 students

Overview Decatur Middle School

Decatur Middle School serves 893 students in grades 6-8.
Decatur Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Decatur Middle School

Decatur Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Decatur Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.