Decatur Middle School

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Decatur Middle School ranks 237 th of 330 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public 5-8

1498 Stadium Ave
Decatur, AR 72722

(479) 752-3986

District: Decatur School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
237^th of 330 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,606

Students who attend Decatur Middle School usually attend:

High:

Decatur High School

Feeder schools for Decatur Middle School:

Elementary:

Decatur Northside Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 177

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.7%

Hispanic:

39.0%

Asian:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Decatur Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.24. (See more...)

Compare Details Decatur Middle School ranks worse than 71.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (40.7%), Hispanic (39%), Asian (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Decatur Middle School is 8.8. (See more...)

Compare Decatur Middle School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Decatur Middle School is $9,606.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Decatur Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur Middle School 237^th of 330 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Decatur Middle School in the ranking list.)

Decatur School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur School District 204^th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Decatur Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.24	399^th	488	18.2%

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Rank History for Decatur Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2017	16.75	280^th	315	11.1%
2018	9.08	295^th	318	7.2%
2019	16.34	285^th	319	10.7%
2021	41.27	212^th	330	35.8%
2022	32.61	236^th	318	25.8%
2023	33.56	239^th	330	27.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Decatur Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	66	3	6	37	5	1	1	119
2016	61	2	9	44	2	2	1	121
2017	115	5	11	77	2	3	0	213
2018	110	6	11	76	6	0	0	209
2019	125	6	8	73	4	0	2	218
2020	85	2	12	75	3	6	2	185
2021	78	3	13	73	3	8	7	185
2022	72	4	18	78	2	8	4	186
2023	72	2	16	69	4	5	9	177

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Decatur Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	119	11.0	10.8	81.5
2016	121	12.0	10.0	81
2017	213	15.2	14.0	66.7
2018	209	16.4	12.7	72.2
2019	218	18.4	11.8	100
2020	185	20.1	9.1	100
2021	185	18.3	10.0	100
2022	186	18.6	9.9	100
2023	177	20.0	8.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Decatur Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	119	11.0	10.8	81.5
2016	121	12.0	10.0	81
2017	213	15.2	14.0	66.7
2018	209	16.4	12.7	72.2
2019	218	18.4	11.8	100
2020	185	20.1	9.1	100
2021	185	18.3	10.0	100
2022	186	18.6	9.9	100
2023	177	20.0	8.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Decatur Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,635 (17.0%)	$7,971 (83.0%)	$9,606

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Decatur Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 285^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 239^th of 330 Middle schools	16.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English (Decatur Middle School)	66.7	51.3	15.4%
5th Grade English (Decatur School District)	66.7	51.3	15.4%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Decatur Middle School)	26.6	24.3	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Decatur School District)	26.6	24.3	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Decatur Middle School)	31.1	29.7	1.4%
5th Grade Science (Decatur School District)	31.1	29.7	1.4%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Decatur Middle School)	31.1	27	4.1%
5th Grade Reading (Decatur School District)	31.1	27	4.1%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Decatur Middle School)	60.5	61.8	1.3%
6th Grade English (Decatur School District)	60.5	61.8	1.3%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Decatur Middle School)	34.9	20.5	14.4%
6th Grade Math (Decatur School District)	34.9	20.5	14.4%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Decatur Middle School)	34.9	11.7	23.2%
6th Grade Science (Decatur School District)	34.9	11.7	23.2%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Decatur Middle School)	28	20.6	7.4%
6th Grade Reading (Decatur School District)	28	20.6	7.4%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Decatur Middle School)	62.1	73.5	11.4%
7th Grade English (Decatur School District)	60.6	73.5	12.9%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Decatur Middle School)	10.8	24.5	13.7%
7th Grade Math (Decatur School District)	10.5	24.5	14%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Decatur Middle School)	21.6	28.5	6.9%
7th Grade Science (Decatur School District)	21.1	28.5	7.4%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Decatur Middle School)	18.9	24.5	5.6%
7th Grade Reading (Decatur School District)	18.5	24.5	6%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Decatur Middle School)	67.5	75.4	7.9%
8th Grade English (Decatur School District)	67.5	75.4	7.9%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Decatur Middle School)	29.7	15.1	14.6%
8th Grade Math (Decatur School District)	29.7	15.1	14.6%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Decatur Middle School)	27	26.4	0.6%
8th Grade Science (Decatur School District)	27	26.4	0.6%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Decatur Middle School)	37.8	54.7	16.9%
8th Grade Reading (Decatur School District)	37.8	54.7	16.9%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	218	177	18.8%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	8	16	100%
Hispanic	73	69	5.5%
Pacific Islander	0	5
White	125	72	42.4%
Two or More Races	2	9	350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Decatur Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT Aspire English (2023)				ACT Aspire Math (2023)				ACT Aspire Science (2023)				ACT Aspire Reading (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Aspire English 5th Grade	ACT Aspire English 6th Grade	ACT Aspire English 7th Grade	ACT Aspire English 8th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 7th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 8th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 7th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 8th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 7th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Decatur Middle School	Public	5-8	1498 Stadium Ave	Decatur	72722	Benton County	Decatur School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 752-3986	177	20	8.8	100.0%	72 (40.7%)	2 (1.1%)	69 (39.0%)	16 (9.0%)	4 (2.3%)	5 (2.8%)	9 (5.1%)	33.6	237^th of 330 public middle schools	28.2%		32.6	236^th of 318 public middle schools	25.8%	1	51.3	61.8	73.5	75.4	24.3	20.5	24.5	15.1	29.7	11.7	28.5	26.4	27.0	20.6	24.5	54.7	$9,606	$1,635	$7,971
Gravette Middle School	Public	6-8	607 Dallas SE	Gravette	72736	Benton County	Gravette School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 787-4160	486	38	12.7	34.6%	418 (86.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.0%)	7 (1.4%)	8 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.3%)	85.3	27^th of 330 public middle schools	91.8%		88.5	18^th of 318 public middle schools	94.3%	9		76.9	83.0	74.0		68.2	55.7	53.9		57.5	53.2	53.3		55.7	49.4	66.2	$9,114	$1,175	$7,939
Gentry Middle School	Public	6-8	1265 Pioneer Ln	Gentry	72734	Benton County	Gentry School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 736-2251	375	30	12.4	60.3%	217 (57.9%)	3 (0.8%)	70 (18.7%)	23 (6.1%)	14 (3.7%)	2 (0.5%)	46 (12.3%)	52.4	168^th of 330 public middle schools	49.1%		53.7	151^st of 318 public middle schools	52.5%	17		58.7	81.9	70.7		35.9	36.2	35.3		37.5	41.9	36.8		33.6	37.1	53.4	$8,963	$1,482	$7,480
Grimsley Junior High School	Public	7-8	850 N Vaughn Rd	Centerton	72713	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 360-7500	887	54	16.3	25.1%	572 (64.5%)	49 (5.5%)	132 (14.9%)	67 (7.6%)	9 (1.0%)	8 (0.9%)	50 (5.6%)	85.5	26^th of 330 public middle schools	92.1%		83.5	32^nd of 318 public middle schools	89.9%	6			84.1	78.3			63.7	53.2			52.0	49.2			46.4	66.9
Siloam Springs Intermediate School	Public	5-6	1500 N Mt Olive St	Siloam Springs	72761	Benton County	Siloam Springs School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 524-8152	700	38	18.5	58.6%	331 (47.3%)	9 (1.3%)	239 (34.1%)	20 (2.9%)	35 (5.0%)	5 (0.7%)	61 (8.7%)								(n/a)	67.5	63.9			43.4	60.0			37.6	43.2			36.6	40.2			$8,077	$1,418	$6,659
Spring Hill Middle School	Public	5-6	3400 Hwy 72 W	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 254-5510	593	41	14.5	16.9%	431 (72.7%)	28 (4.7%)	62 (10.5%)	28 (4.7%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.2%)								(n/a)	86.9	81.0			66.1	60.5			55.9	56.3			58.2	61.6			$8,506	$1,254	$7,252
Creekside Middle School	Public	5-6	2901 SW 28th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 286-9600	674	42	16.0	27.3%	408 (60.5%)	23 (3.4%)	113 (16.8%)	76 (11.3%)	10 (1.5%)	8 (1.2%)	36 (5.3%)								(n/a)	77.6	77.1			62.9	62.8			47.5	53.1			48.3	50.4			$10,528	$1,926	$8,601
J William Fulbright Junior High School	Public	7-8	5303 SW Bright Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 254-5000	666	46	14.4	14.0%	440 (66.1%)	17 (2.6%)	71 (10.7%)	89 (13.4%)	10 (1.5%)	10 (1.5%)	29 (4.4%)	97.2	4^th of 330 public middle schools	98.8%		97.6	4^th of 318 public middle schools	98.7%				91.9	89.5			76.0	69.6			66.0	67.8			62.2	78.3	$9,646	$1,132	$8,513
Bright Field Middle School	Public	5-6	5101 SW Bright Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 418-7200	646	40	16.2	8.5%	432 (66.9%)	16 (2.5%)	69 (10.7%)	105 (16.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.8%)								(n/a)	91.7	90.1			72.9	82.9			61.2	75.7			68.0	74.6			$8,741	$885	$7,856
Siloam Springs Middle School	Public	7-8	1500 N Mt Olive	Siloam Springs	72761	Benton County	Siloam Springs School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 524-6184	693	50	13.8	56.1%	349 (50.4%)	11 (1.6%)	222 (32.0%)	28 (4.0%)	38 (5.5%)	6 (0.9%)	39 (5.6%)	62.2	114^th of 330 public middle schools	65.5%		65.5	96^th of 318 public middle schools	69.8%	18			69.3	68.0			42.3	43.1			45.8	41.1			36.6	57.8	$10,189	$1,521	$8,668

Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur Middle School

Is Decatur Middle School a good school?

Decatur Middle School ranks 237^th of 330 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Decatur Middle School attend?

Students who attend Decatur Middle School usually go on to attend Decatur High School

How many students attend Decatur Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 177 students attended Decatur Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Decatur Middle School?

Students at Decatur Middle School are 41% White, 39% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

What district is Decatur Middle School in?

Decatur School District

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