Serving 177 students in grades 5-8, Decatur Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Decatur Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decatur Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Decatur Middle School is ranked #774 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Decatur Middle School?
177 students attend Decatur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Decatur Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur Middle School?
Decatur Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, 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?
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