Middle Schools in Decatur City

The middle schools in Decatur City, Alabama consist of two schools: Decatur Middle School and Austin Middle School. Both schools serve students in grades 6-8 and face similar academic and demographic challenges, with no clear standout performers in the district.

Academically, both Decatur Middle School and Austin Middle School perform below the state average in mathematics proficiency, with Decatur Middle School slightly outperforming Austin Middle School in English language arts. However, Decatur Middle School's 8th grade science scores exceed the state average, while data for Austin Middle School is not provided. Socioeconomically, over 76% of students at both schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from low-income households.

In terms of resources, Decatur Middle School spends slightly more per student than Austin Middle School, but both schools have a higher student-teacher ratio than the state average. Additionally, the schools' racial diversity, with significant Hispanic and African American representation, presents both challenges and opportunities in meeting the unique needs of different student groups. Overall, the middle schools in Decatur City face a combination of academic, demographic, and resource-related challenges that contribute to their relatively average performance compared to the state, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and increased support to improve student outcomes.