Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Decatur Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
South Decatur Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Decatur Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Decatur Elementary School?
436 students attend South Decatur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of South Decatur Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Decatur Elementary School?
South Decatur Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Decatur Elementary School offer ?
South Decatur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is South Decatur Elementary School part of?
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