DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

162 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Decatur Middle School is located at 1498 Stadium Ave in Decatur, Arkansas, and serves as a core component of the Decatur School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the academic and social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By fostering a learning environment that encourages curiosity and personal growth, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and student engagement.

As a member of the local Decatur community, the school plays an integral role in the town’s educational framework, utilizing its location to cultivate a supportive culture for students, faculty, and families. Through its official website, http://decatursd.com, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the public, providing essential resources, announcements, and information regarding school policies and district-wide initiatives.

162

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	70
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
70 (43.2%)
White
68 (42.0%)
Pacific Islander
8 (4.9%)
American Indian
7 (4.3%)
Asian
5 (3.1%)
Black
3 (1.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DECATUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)321-5780
Website:	http://decatursd.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 38