Summary:
The Decatur Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 3,786 students across six public schools in Decatur, Texas, including one high school, one middle school, and four elementary schools, with the district earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 55th percentile statewide.
Within the district, Young Elementary stands out as the top performer, achieving a 4-star rating and ranking in the 81st percentile, dramatically outperforming district and state averages in reading and math despite having a high rate of economic disadvantage. In contrast, Carson Elementary is the lowest-performing school with a 1-star rating and 26th percentile ranking, struggling across all subjects. Stem Academy At Enis Elementary is a consistent high-achiever with a 73rd percentile ranking and the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students in the district. Decatur High School boasts a strong 94.4% graduation rate and performs well in Biology and English, but struggles significantly in Algebra I, where only 24.26% of students are proficient. McCarroll Middle shows a district-wide weakness in math, with only 16.41% of 6th graders proficient, though its advanced Algebra I track for 8th graders is strong.
Key takeaways include the "Young Elementary Paradox," where exceptional performance defies economic disadvantage, highlighting the power of school-level factors like leadership and teaching quality. The stark contrast between Young and Carson Elementary reveals a significant equity issue within the district. Middle school math is a systemic weakness that persists into high school, while the advanced math track remains strong. Spending per student is relatively uniform, ranging from $9,403 to $10,811, and student-teacher ratios vary from 13.1 to 17.7 across schools.
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