DeKalb Middle School

Public 6-8

 3338 Cr 427
       Waterloo, IN  46793


(260) 920-1013

District: DeKalb County Ctl United School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 489 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,685 Help


Students who attend DeKalb Middle School usually attend:

High:    DeKalb High School

Feeder schools for DeKalb Middle School:

Elementary:    Country Meadow Elementary School
    James R Watson Elementary School
    McKenney-Harrison Elementary School
    Waterloo Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  800

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.4%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47% Help


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Compare Details DeKalb Middle School ranks better than 74.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DeKalb Middle School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare DeKalb Middle School employs 50.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at DeKalb Middle School is $9,685.
Schooldigger Rankings:

DeKalb Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb Middle School 124th of 489 Indiana public middle schools. (See DeKalb Middle School in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County Ctl United School District:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County Ctl United School District 151st of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for DeKalb Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.79 143rd 222 35.6%
2005 49.18 225th 370 39.2%
2006 58.20 169th 375 54.9%
2007 56.09 184th 382 51.8%
2008 56.87 181st 392 53.8%
2009 68.02 126th 423 70.2%
2010 72.77 100th 428 76.6%
2011 66.01 149th 451 67.0%
2012 63.61 164th 447 63.3%
2013 55.81 230th 444 48.2%
2014 61.68 204th 470 56.6%
2015 68.10 144th 485 70.3%
2016 77.09 86th 494 82.6%
2017 76.43 90th 472 80.9%
2018 80.79 68th 473 85.6%
2019 79.32 71st 470 84.9%
2021 72.55 119th 483 75.4%
2022 73.71 118th 490 75.9%
2023 71.50 124th 489 74.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for DeKalb Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 822 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1989 864 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1990 874 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 885
1991 932 0 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 940
1992 940 0 3 5 7 n/a n/a 0 955
1993 981 0 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 992
1994 963 3 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 975
1995 874 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 1 886
1996 874 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 1 886
1997 828 0 3 7 0 n/a n/a 4 842
1998 857 0 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 870
1999 846 1 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 863
2000 908 1 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 923
2001 918 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 929
2002 984 2 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1007
2003 984 2 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1007
2004 952 0 5 22 2 n/a n/a 0 981
2005 957 2 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 987
2006 964 2 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 993
2007 961 1 3 21 1 n/a n/a 7 994
2008 967 0 4 24 4 n/a n/a 7 1006
2009 944 0 6 20 1 n/a n/a 10 981
2010 902 2 8 24 1 n/a n/a 19 956
2011 913 2 12 20 1 0 17 0 965
2012 858 2 12 22 1 0 27 0 922
2013 835 3 11 26 1 0 34 0 910
2014 821 1 7 25 0 0 32 0 886
2015 807 2 11 28 0 0 28 0 876
2016 792 4 9 25 0 0 27 0 857
2017 767 3 9 20 1 0 37 0 837
2018 717 2 8 33 0 0 16 0 776
2019 764 1 12 35 0 1 20 0 833
2020 739 2 11 37 0 1 18 0 808
2021 724 3 10 43 0 1 25 0 806
2022 722 4 7 34 0 0 24 0 791
2023 715 5 9 37 1 4 29 0 800

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 DeKalb Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 831 45.7 18.1 9.1
1989 876 46.4 18.8 6.3
1990 885 46.4 19.0 5.9
1991 940 46.4 20.2 7.1
1992 955 47.3 20.1 9.2
1993 992 48.2 20.6 7.9
1994 975 47.3 20.6 8.7
1995 886 46.5 19.1 4.2
1996 886 46.5 19.1 4.2
1997 842 42.5 19.8 6.8
1998 870 46.5 18.7 7.7
1999 863 45.6 18.9 11.9
2000 923 46.5 19.8 11.5
2001 929 46.5 20.0 13.3
2002 1007 47.3 21.3 19.7
2003 1007 47.3 21.3 19.7
2004 981 47.3 20.7 22.6
2005 987 47.0 21.0 30
2006 993 47.0 21.1 32.2
2007 994 n/a n/a 29.1
2008 1006 47.3 21.3 38.5
2009 981 48.5 20.2 32.4
2010 956 49.1 19.4 37.8
2011 965 48.3 19.9 40
2012 922 49.0 18.8 38.6
2013 910 44.0 20.6 39.8
2014 886 45.0 19.6 41.5
2015 876 36.0 24.3 45
2016 857 47.0 18.2 41
2017 837 46.2 18.1 38.1
2018 776 41.0 18.9 39.3
2019 833 43.3 19.2 41.5
2020 808 47.0 17.1 42.1
2021 806 51.4 15.6 39.6
2022 791 51.0 15.5 42.7
2023 800 50.8 15.7 47

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 DeKalb Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 831 45.7 18.1 9.1
1989 876 46.4 18.8 6.3
1990 885 46.4 19.0 5.9
1991 940 46.4 20.2 7.1
1992 955 47.3 20.1 9.2
1993 992 48.2 20.6 7.9
1994 975 47.3 20.6 8.7
1995 886 46.5 19.1 4.2
1996 886 46.5 19.1 4.2
1997 842 42.5 19.8 6.8
1998 870 46.5 18.7 7.7
1999 863 45.6 18.9 11.9
2000 923 46.5 19.8 11.5
2001 929 46.5 20.0 13.3
2002 1007 47.3 21.3 19.7
2003 1007 47.3 21.3 19.7
2004 981 47.3 20.7 22.6
2005 987 47.0 21.0 30
2006 993 47.0 21.1 32.2
2007 994 n/a n/a 29.1
2008 1006 47.3 21.3 38.5
2009 981 48.5 20.2 32.4
2010 956 49.1 19.4 37.8
2011 965 48.3 19.9 40
2012 922 49.0 18.8 38.6
2013 910 44.0 20.6 39.8
2014 886 45.0 19.6 41.5
2015 876 36.0 24.3 45
2016 857 47.0 18.2 41
2017 837 46.2 18.1 38.1
2018 776 41.0 18.9 39.3
2019 833 43.3 19.2 41.5
2020 808 47.0 17.1 42.1
2021 806 51.4 15.6 39.6
2022 791 51.0 15.5 42.7
2023 800 50.8 15.7 47

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 DeKalb Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $33 (0.4%) $8,443 (99.6%) $8,476
2020 $18 (0.2%) $8,321 (99.8%) $8,339
2021 $153 (1.7%) $8,950 (98.3%) $9,103
2022 $320 (3.3%) $9,366 (96.7%) $9,685

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DeKalb Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 71st of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 124th of 489 Middle schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb Middle School)60.352.3
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)60.352.3
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (DeKalb Middle School)49.135.7
 13.4%
   6th Grade Math (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)49.135.7
 13.4%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (DeKalb Middle School)56.743.4
 13.3%
   6th Grade Science (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)56.743.4
 13.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb Middle School)67.350
 17.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)67.350
 17.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (DeKalb Middle School)55.228
 27.2%
   7th Grade Math (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)55.228
 27.2%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb Middle School)6860.2
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)6860.2
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (DeKalb Middle School)46.535.4
 11.1%
   8th Grade Math (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)46.535.4
 11.1%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students833800
 4%
African American15
 400%
American Indian01
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic3537
 5.7%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White764715
 6.4%
Two or More Races2029
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.5%47%
 5.5%


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

DeKalb Middle School ranks 124th of 489 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at DeKalb Middle School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 800 students attended DeKalb Middle School.


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