Top Rankings
Decatur School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 619 students in Decatur School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Decatur School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
619 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Decatur School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#215 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
# American Indian Students
21 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%
# Hispanic Students
239 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
14%
# Black Students
9 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
275 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
44%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
45
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,690 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,036 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,690
$12,914
Spending / Student
$17,036
$12,826
Best Decatur School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decatur Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9083 Mt Olive Rd
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3981
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3981
Grades: PK-4
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Decatur Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1498 Stadium Ave
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3986
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3986
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Decatur High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1498 Stadium Ave
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3983
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3983
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Decatur School District?
Decatur School District manages 3 public schools serving 619 students.
What is the rank of Decatur School District?
Decatur School District is ranked #209 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur School District?
44% of Decatur School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Decatur School District?
Decatur School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Decatur School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,036 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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