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6.6 avg / 10

Decatur School District

School District · Decatur, Arkansas

Students: 608
Teachers (FTE): 61

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,528

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#94 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,528

+$122 vs Arkansas median

District size

608 students

Smaller than Arkansas median

About Decatur School District

Decatur School District is a Decatur, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 608 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The district invests $12,528 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Decatur School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Decatur High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Decatur School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.2% and ELA proficiency of 27.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Decatur School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 27.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Decatur School District with test data.

Schools in Decatur School District

3 schools

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Decatur
Total Enrollment
608
Teachers (FTE)
61
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Decatur School District?

Decatur School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Decatur School District?

The average composite rating for Decatur School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Decatur School District?

Decatur School District spends $12,528 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Decatur School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Decatur School District is 10:1.

What is the top-rated school in Decatur School District?

Decatur High School is the highest-rated school in Decatur School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Decatur School District?

Across schools in Decatur School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Decatur School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Decatur School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
28.2%
ELA Proficiency
27.6%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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