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Decatur Middle School

Decatur Middle School is a public middle school in Decatur, AL, serving grades 6–8, rated C-, with 818 students and a 16:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 47% in English Language Arts, 42% in Science and 19% in Math.

C-TopHap school rating
Rating
C-
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
818
Students per teacher
16:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts47%
Science42%
Math19%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic38%
White32%
Black24%
Two or more races5%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
64%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-4.6%
Prior-year enrollment
857

Homes assigned to this school

8,778 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Decatur Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1011 Prospect Dr SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone
(256) 552-3035
Website
dms.dcs.edu
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
010117000433
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School district

Decatur City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
21
Students
8,902
Spending per student
$13,419
Teachers (FTE)
595
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Decatur Middle School

How is Decatur Middle School rated?

Decatur Middle School holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Decatur City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Decatur Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Decatur Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 47% in English Language Arts, 42% in Science and 19% in Math.

What grades does Decatur Middle School serve?

Decatur Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Decatur Middle School?

818 students attend Decatur Middle School, down from 857 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1.

Which homes are assigned to Decatur Middle School?

TopHap matches 8,778 residential properties to Decatur Middle School in and around Decatur. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Decatur Middle School in?

Decatur Middle School is part of Decatur City School District, which reports 21 schools, 8,902 students and $13,419 of spending per student.