Decatur Middle School ranked #751 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from #399 in 2010 and placing it in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 39%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 43%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 792 students in grades 6–8 with a 15:1 student–teacher ratio; minority enrollment was 67%, with Hispanic students accounting for 36% and Black students 25%, indicating sustained demographic diversity.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 71% in 2023, up from 50% in 2022, reflecting a rise in socioeconomic need among the student body.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 92% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%, highlighting steady academic completion despite challenges in proficiency.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Decatur Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Decatur Middle School's student population of 792 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Decatur Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decatur Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#751 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
36%
11%
Black
26%
32%
White
33%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Decatur Middle School's ranking?
Decatur Middle School is ranked #751 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Decatur Middle School often compared to?
Decatur Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Decatur Middle School?
792 students attend Decatur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Decatur Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Decatur Middle School?
Decatur Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Decatur Middle School offer ?
Decatur Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Decatur Middle School part of?
Decatur Middle School is part of Decatur City School District.
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