Decatur School District


Summary:

The Decatur School District in Arkansas consists of three schools: Decatur Northside Elementary, Decatur Middle School, and Decatur High School. The data reveals that the district is struggling to provide a high-quality education, with all three schools performing well below the state average on academic metrics.

None of the Decatur schools stand out as clear performers, as they are all ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in the state. The proficiency rates in English Language Arts, math, reading, and science are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, all three schools have a 100% free or reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population.

While the district spends more per student than the state average, the low academic outcomes suggest that resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning. The varying student-teacher ratios could also be a reflection of staffing challenges, with Decatur High School potentially having an easier time attracting and retaining teachers compared to the elementary and middle schools. Addressing these underlying issues will be crucial for the Decatur School District to improve academic performance and provide better opportunities for its students.

District Detail

 1498 Stadium Ave
Decatur, AR 72722

 (479) 752-3986

SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 252 Arkansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 619

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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