MCCARROLL MIDDLE

www.decaturisd.us

838 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McCarroll Middle School, located at 1201 W. Thompson St. in Decatur, Texas, serves as a key educational hub within the Decatur Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its adolescent students. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, the campus aims to prepare students for the transition from elementary education to the more demanding requirements of high school.

Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded experience, typically offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that allow students to explore their interests. As part of the Decatur ISD community, McCarroll Middle School focuses on preparing its student body for future success through collaborative learning and a commitment to the district’s broader goals of excellence and community engagement. You can find more specific information regarding their current programs, faculty, and school calendar on their official website at http://www.decaturisd.us.

838

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCCARROLL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	493
Hispanic	313
Black	9
Asian	6
Two or More	11
American Indian	6

White
493 (58.8%)
Hispanic
313 (37.4%)
Two or More
11 (1.3%)
Black
9 (1.1%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DECATUR ISD
Phone:	(940)393-7300
Website:	http://www.decaturisd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 6 281

Grade 7 272

Grade 8 285