Top Rankings
Decatur Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,838 students in Decatur Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Decatur Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
3,838 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Decatur Independent School District, which is ranked #640 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#632 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
29 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,400 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
53%
# Black Students
28 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
2,257 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
59%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
130
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
280
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
312
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
301
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
303
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
266
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
265
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
263
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
333
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
291
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
272
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,866 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,270 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,866
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,270
$14,148
Best Decatur Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Young Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
379 Buchanan Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Stem Academy At Enis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7475
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7475
Grades: K-4
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Business 81/287 S
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #44.
Mccarroll Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W Thompson St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 821 students
Rank: #55.
Decatur High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 E Eagle Summit Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Rank: #66.
Rann Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Deer Park Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Decatur Independent School District?
Decatur Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,838 students.
What is the rank of Decatur Independent School District?
Decatur Independent School District is ranked #640 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (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 Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur Independent School District?
59% of Decatur Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Decatur Independent School District?
Decatur Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Decatur Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,270 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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