Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8

 5108 S High School Rd
       Indianapolis, IN  46221


(317) 856-5274

District: MSD Decatur Township

SchoolDigger Rank:
370th of 489 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,643 Help


Students who attend Decatur Middle School usually attend:

High:    Decatur Central High School

Feeder schools for Decatur Middle School:

Elementary:    Blue Academy
    Gold Academy
    Lynwood Elementary
    Stephen Decatur Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  1,060

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.9%
African American:
26.3%
Hispanic:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.2% Help


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Compare Details Decatur Middle School ranks worse than 75.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.28. (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 Student population at Decatur Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.9%), African American (26.3%), Hispanic (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Decatur Middle School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Decatur Middle School is $9,643.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Decatur Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Decatur Middle School 370th of 489 Indiana public middle schools. (See Decatur Middle School in the ranking list.)

MSD Decatur Township:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Decatur Township 289th of 364 Indiana 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 Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.01 177th 222 20.3%
2005 36.85 290th 370 21.6%
2006 29.21 319th 375 14.9%
2007 32.35 320th 382 16.2%
2008 37.88 298th 392 24.0%
2009 29.32 344th 423 18.7%
2010 33.85 338th 428 21.0%
2011 33.99 361st 451 20.0%
2012 28.79 375th 447 16.1%
2013 39.80 319th 444 28.2%
2014 35.10 362nd 470 23.0%
2015 45.67 306th 485 36.9%
2016 42.82 330th 494 33.2%
2017 26.72 380th 472 19.5%
2018 21.77 393rd 473 16.9%
2019 10.12 430th 470 8.5%
2021 19.80 383rd 483 20.7%
2022 26.20 365th 490 25.5%
2023 24.28 370th 489 24.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 6, 2011

Open Quote I am a parent of two Decatur students. My children both attended Valley Mills Elementary (which I was pleased with for the most part); however, this review is for the Middle School. First, What's the point in having an intercom/automatic door lock/security system if you are going to allow every Tom, Dick & Harry to enter? Second, inappropriate comments have been made on occasion by a teacher towards young females which speaks volumes towards the maturity level of the teachers here as well as the screening by administration. Thirdly, there is a general "uncaring" attitude amongst teachers and this stems from the TOP. Fourth, this school for whatever reason does EVERYTHING different than other schools as far as standard operating procedures go. They have a ridiculous rule or procedure for every aspect of your child's education. Lastly, the office staff at this school is unbelivably unprofessional and rude. 4 years of my life I have to deal with this incompetent school and I am counting the days until my children reach the high school level. I couldn't resist the opportunity to vent about this sorry excuse for a school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Decatur Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 655 125 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 797
1989 711 117 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 828
1990 706 110 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 820
1991 712 111 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 828
1992 1043 186 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1241
1993 1074 189 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1278
1994 1115 177 5 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1308
1995 1059 158 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1228
1996 1059 158 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1228
1997 983 152 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1151
1998 1040 144 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1202
1999 1069 144 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1228
2000 1151 150 4 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1321
2001 1172 136 5 16 7 n/a n/a 0 1336
2002 1157 150 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1337
2003 1157 150 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1337
2004 1198 166 7 30 2 n/a n/a 0 1403
2005 1249 136 6 35 1 n/a n/a 0 1427
2006 812 113 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 954
2007 822 96 3 34 0 n/a n/a 20 975
2008 803 114 3 44 1 n/a n/a 34 999
2009 740 102 2 51 2 n/a n/a 22 919
2010 747 103 2 52 2 n/a n/a 29 935
2011 776 101 4 67 1 0 34 0 983
2012 721 84 4 73 2 1 22 0 907
2013 697 79 7 77 2 0 41 0 903
2014 686 82 2 93 1 1 42 0 907
2015 710 87 3 100 3 0 49 0 952
2016 695 94 7 105 2 0 42 0 945
2017 674 109 8 106 1 0 35 0 933
2018 695 120 6 115 1 0 57 0 994
2019 661 159 5 139 0 0 65 0 1029
2020 661 181 6 152 0 2 71 0 1073
2021 676 195 13 148 0 2 84 0 1118
2022 632 222 8 148 3 1 78 0 1092
2023 529 279 6 168 7 1 70 0 1060

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

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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
1988 797 40.5 19.6 19.4
1989 828 40.5 20.4 0
1990 820 44.5 18.4 17
1991 828 43.1 19.2 21
1992 1241 60.3 20.5 27.9
1993 1278 56.5 22.6 28
1994 1308 64.0 20.4 29.4
1995 1228 63.0 19.5 30.5
1996 1228 63.0 19.5 30.5
1997 1151 63.0 18.3 29.3
1998 1202 63.0 19.1 31.3
1999 1228 63.0 19.5 36.1
2000 1321 73.0 18.1 38.2
2001 1336 70.0 19.1 38.1
2002 1337 70.0 19.1 39
2003 1337 70.0 19.1 39
2004 1403 73.1 19.2 41.8
2005 1427 73.0 19.5 45.8
2006 954 55.5 17.2 47.5
2007 975 n/a n/a 51.8
2008 999 57.8 17.3 52.6
2009 919 50.0 18.4 52.5
2010 935 50.4 18.5 57.3
2011 983 46.8 20.9 62
2012 907 56.5 16.0 63.6
2013 903 56.0 16.1 64.2
2014 907 50.3 18.0 63.8
2015 952 52.0 18.3 67.3
2016 945 51.0 18.5 68.4
2017 933 51.0 18.2 69.8
2018 994 53.3 18.6 68.4
2019 1029 57.0 18.0 72.7
2020 1073 52.0 20.6 72.3
2021 1118 66.7 16.7 58.8
2022 1092 63.6 17.1 59.8
2023 1060 64.0 16.5 75.2

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
1988 797 40.5 19.6 19.4
1989 828 40.5 20.4 0
1990 820 44.5 18.4 17
1991 828 43.1 19.2 21
1992 1241 60.3 20.5 27.9
1993 1278 56.5 22.6 28
1994 1308 64.0 20.4 29.4
1995 1228 63.0 19.5 30.5
1996 1228 63.0 19.5 30.5
1997 1151 63.0 18.3 29.3
1998 1202 63.0 19.1 31.3
1999 1228 63.0 19.5 36.1
2000 1321 73.0 18.1 38.2
2001 1336 70.0 19.1 38.1
2002 1337 70.0 19.1 39
2003 1337 70.0 19.1 39
2004 1403 73.1 19.2 41.8
2005 1427 73.0 19.5 45.8
2006 954 55.5 17.2 47.5
2007 975 n/a n/a 51.8
2008 999 57.8 17.3 52.6
2009 919 50.0 18.4 52.5
2010 935 50.4 18.5 57.3
2011 983 46.8 20.9 62
2012 907 56.5 16.0 63.6
2013 903 56.0 16.1 64.2
2014 907 50.3 18.0 63.8
2015 952 52.0 18.3 67.3
2016 945 51.0 18.5 68.4
2017 933 51.0 18.2 69.8
2018 994 53.3 18.6 68.4
2019 1029 57.0 18.0 72.7
2020 1073 52.0 20.6 72.3
2021 1118 66.7 16.7 58.8
2022 1092 63.6 17.1 59.8
2023 1060 64.0 16.5 75.2

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $382 (4.3%) $8,561 (95.7%) $8,943
2020 $684 (7.6%) $8,324 (92.4%) $9,008
2021 $765 (8.8%) $7,935 (91.2%) $8,700
2022 $1,125 (11.7%) $8,519 (88.3%) $9,643

Data source: Indiana 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 430th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 370th of 489 Middle schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Middle School)26.724.4
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Decatur Township)26.724.4
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Decatur Middle School)19.616.7
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (MSD Decatur Township)19.616.7
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Middle School)23.626.2
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Decatur Township)23.626.2
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Decatur Middle School)10.114.1
 4%
   8th Grade Math (MSD Decatur Township)10.114.1
 4%
   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 Students10291060
 3%
African American159279
 75.5%
American Indian07
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic139168
 20.9%
Pacific Islander01
White661529
 20%
Two or More Races6570
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%75.2%
 2.5%


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

Students at Decatur Middle School are 50% White, 26% African American, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Decatur Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.3% of Indiana middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,060 students attended Decatur Middle School.


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