Decatur Middle School

Decatur Middle School is a public middle school in Decatur, AR, serving grades 5–8, rated C-, with 162 students and an 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 22% in English Language Arts, 18% in Reading and 18% in Science.

C-TopHap school rating

Rating: C-
Grades: 5–8
Enrollment: 162
Students per teacher: 11.7:1
Level: Middle
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts22%

Reading18%

Science18%

Math14%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic43%

White42%

Pacific Islander5%

Native American4%

Asian3%

Black2%

Two or more races1%

Male / female: 52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch: 100%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -12.4%
Prior-year enrollment: 185

Homes assigned to this school

2,296 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: 1498 Stadium Ave, Decatur, AR 72722
Phone: (479) 321-5780
Setting: Rural - Distant
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 050498001602

School district

Decatur School District

District rating: C+
Schools: 3
Students: 613
Spending per student: $12,651
Teachers (FTE): 62
Grades: PK–12

See every school in Decatur School District

Other schools in this district

Primary · 1

Decatur Northside Elementary SchoolGrades PK–4 · 278 studentsB-

High · 1

Decatur High SchoolGrades 9–12 · 173 studentsC+

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 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 22% in English Language Arts, 18% in Reading, 18% in Science and 14% in Math.

What grades does Decatur Middle School serve?

Decatur Middle School serves grades 5–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Decatur Middle School?

162 students attend Decatur Middle School, down from 185 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Decatur Middle School?

TopHap matches 2,296 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 School District, which reports 3 schools, 613 students and $12,651 of spending per student.