Decatur Middle School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Decatur Middle School
Decatur Middle School is a public school located in Decatur, Georgia, and is part of the Dekalb County School District. The school serves students in grades 6-8 and has a total enrollment of approximately 1,500 students. Decatur Middle School offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities to its students. The school has a strong academic program, with a focus on providing students with a well-rounded education. The school also offers a variety of clubs and activities, including sports, drama, choir, band, and more. Decatur Middle School is committed to providing students with a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has a strong emphasis on the importance of respect, responsibility, and character development. Decatur Middle School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and prepare them for success in high school and beyond.
Address:
1498 Stadium Ave
Decatur, AR 72722Phone:
(479) 752-3986
Site:
Grades:
5 – 8
Enrollment:
185 students
Overview Decatur Middle School
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).
Verdict on Decatur Middle School
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.
