For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 785 students in Decatur School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Decatur School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
785 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Decatur School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#515 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
178 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
535 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
68%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
64
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,568 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,145 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,568
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,145
$17,559
Best Decatur School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 N Phelps St
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6950
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6950
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Decatur Jr Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Cedar St
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Grades: 6-12
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Decatur School District?
Decatur School District manages 2 public schools serving 785 students.
What is the rank of Decatur School District?
Decatur School District is ranked #519 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur School District?
68% of Decatur School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Decatur School District?
Decatur School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Decatur School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,145 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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