Decatur Junior Senior High School

Summary:

Decatur Junior Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Decatur, Michigan, with a student population of 405. The school faces several challenges, including declining graduation rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism, as well as underperformance on standardized tests compared to nearby schools like Union High School and Paw Paw High School.

Decatur Junior Senior High School's 4-year graduation rate has dropped from 88.6% in 2018-2019 to 82.2% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools. The school also has a higher dropout rate, reaching 11.1% in 2020-2021 and 8.8% in 2022-2023, compared to 4.2% at Paw Paw High School and 5.6% at Union High School. Additionally, Decatur Junior Senior High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.2% in 2019-2020 to 34.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools.

The school's challenges may be partly due to its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.19% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to 32.95% at Paw Paw High School and 64.1% at Union High School. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students, which could present both opportunities and challenges in terms of meeting the needs of all students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 110 Cedar St
       Decatur, MI  49045-8848


(269) 423-6851

District: Decatur Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
436th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,175 Help


Feeder schools for Decatur Junior Senior High School:

Elementary:    Davis Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.1%
Hispanic:
22.5%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Compare Details Decatur Junior Senior High School ranks worse than 71.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Decatur Junior Senior High School ranks worse than 58.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.83. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Decatur Junior Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.1%), Hispanic (22.5%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Decatur Junior Senior High School is 20.8. (See more...)
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Compare Decatur Junior Senior High School employs 19.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Decatur Junior Senior High School is $13,175.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Decatur Junior Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur Junior Senior High School 642nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Decatur Junior Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Decatur Junior Senior High School 436th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Decatur Junior Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Decatur Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur Public Schools 383rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Decatur Junior Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Decatur Junior Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.60 606th 792 23.5%
2021 19.28 569th 675 15.7%
2022 18.73 626th 776 19.3%
2023 29.49 613th 883 30.6%
2024 26.81 642nd 897 28.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Decatur Junior Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.98 449th 672 33.2%
2021 35.92 354th 523 32.3%
2022 29.75 505th 691 26.9%
2023 29.42 599th 825 27.4%
2024 30.97 587th 836 29.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Decatur Junior Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.68 502nd 658 23.7%
2022 17.24 563rd 657 14.3%
2023 27.57 562nd 770 27.0%
2024 25.05 581st 771 24.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Decatur Junior Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.23 482nd 639 24.6%
2021 23.18 440th 540 18.5%
2022 41.36 360th 658 45.3%
2023 29.79 549th 776 29.3%
2024 25.46 594th 786 24.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Decatur Junior Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.80 158th 257 38.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Decatur Junior Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.53 516th 624 17.3%
2021 16.70 511th 577 11.4%
2022 17.42 556th 638 12.9%
2023 23.53 552nd 688 19.8%
2024 17.08 615th 701 12.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Decatur Junior Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Decatur Junior Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.54 364th 705 48.4%
2007 45.96 495th 767 35.5%
2008 51.26 454th 750 39.5%
2009 59.57 388th 754 48.5%
2010 59.98 395th 765 48.4%
2011 61.89 385th 784 50.9%
2012 37.69 517th 773 33.1%
2013 42.01 491st 805 39.0%
2014 54.39 394th 799 50.7%
2015 55.94 383rd 832 54.0%
2016 37.94 503rd 852 41.0%
2017 55.52 328th 835 60.7%
2018 31.36 545th 824 33.9%
2019 38.78 410th 666 38.4%
2021 18.49 495th 561 11.8%
2022 17.96 484th 531 8.9%
2023 41.28 421st 735 42.7%
2024 38.83 436th 743 41.3%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Decatur Junior Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.02 224th 315 28.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Decatur Junior Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.76 517th 755 31.5%
2019 55.77 217th 532 59.2%
2023 34.67 412th 614 32.9%
2024 55.11 262nd 654 59.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Decatur Junior Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.47 533rd 710 24.9%
2019 39.98 346th 554 37.5%
2021 39.26 283rd 462 38.7%
2023 35.28 397th 611 35.0%
2024 29.11 436th 619 29.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Decatur Junior Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.09 486th 707 31.3%
2019 29.58 401st 543 26.2%
2021 8.20 450th 472 4.7%
2023 36.83 390th 611 36.2%
2024 31.85 443rd 633 30.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Decatur Junior Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.60 482nd 708 31.9%
2019 41.41 340th 582 41.6%
2021 22.76 427th 516 17.2%
2023 44.94 337th 647 47.9%
2024 22.78 510th 638 20.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Decatur Junior Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 413 31 3 20 1 n/a n/a 0 468
1989 405 23 2 26 2 n/a n/a 0 458
1990 421 16 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1991 403 22 1 30 4 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 419 14 1 38 1 n/a n/a 0 473
1993 431 16 0 49 3 n/a n/a 0 499
1994 405 21 0 47 6 n/a n/a 0 479
1995 437 17 0 50 9 n/a n/a 0 513
1996 437 17 0 50 9 n/a n/a 0 513
1997 443 19 0 57 8 n/a n/a 0 527
1998 436 19 0 30 9 n/a n/a 0 494
1999 417 17 1 28 6 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 417 22 0 40 7 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 384 20 1 59 6 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 273 12 3 35 5 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 273 12 3 35 5 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 244 8 3 33 3 n/a n/a 15 306
2005 248 10 1 43 4 n/a n/a 10 316
2006 235 8 1 36 6 n/a n/a 9 295
2007 244 9 3 43 0 n/a n/a 22 321
2008 245 4 5 39 5 n/a n/a 33 331
2009 255 12 2 46 4 n/a n/a 3 322
2010 241 12 2 63 4 n/a n/a 2 324
2011 219 6 1 58 4 0 9 0 297
2012 238 7 11 50 3 1 5 0 315
2013 222 3 1 48 5 1 6 0 286
2014 206 6 2 46 7 1 7 0 275
2015 199 7 3 55 3 1 12 0 280
2016 182 6 1 54 3 0 12 0 258
2017 183 8 1 47 2 0 13 0 254
2018 163 8 1 43 0 0 12 0 227
2019 284 8 2 80 0 0 23 0 397
2020 273 8 2 81 1 0 24 0 389
2021 269 5 3 75 2 0 26 0 380
2022 276 3 2 81 1 0 25 0 388
2023 276 3 2 91 2 0 31 0 405

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Decatur Junior Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 468 n/a n/a n/a
1989 458 n/a n/a 15.3
1990 463 31.0 14.9 13.8
1991 460 n/a n/a n/a
1992 473 n/a n/a 29
1993 499 n/a 0.0 28.9
1994 479 26.2 18.3 23.6
1995 513 28.9 17.8 24
1996 513 28.9 17.8 24
1997 527 29.0 18.2 26.2
1998 494 29.0 17.0 32
1999 469 29.0 16.2 28.4
2000 486 27.8 17.5 35.2
2001 470 27.4 17.2 36.8
2002 328 18.4 17.8 35.1
2003 328 18.4 17.8 35.1
2004 306 17.5 17.5 41.2
2005 316 16.8 18.8 40.5
2006 295 16.3 18.1 44.8
2007 321 16.0 20.1 51.8
2008 331 16.6 19.9 62.8
2009 322 17.6 18.3 58.6
2010 324 17.1 18.9 61.5
2011 297 16.0 18.5 58.2
2012 315 14.2 22.1 62.2
2013 286 12.9 22.0 66.4
2014 275 13.8 19.8 64.4
2015 280 12.0 23.3 62.1
2016 258 12.0 21.5 59.7
2017 254 11.8 21.5 54.3
2018 227 11.2 20.2 57.3
2019 397 18.1 21.9 64.2
2020 389 21.7 17.9 69.2
2021 380 19.2 19.7 60.8
2022 388 20.6 18.8 60.6
2023 405 19.4 20.8 65.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Decatur Junior Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 468 n/a n/a n/a
1989 458 n/a n/a 15.3
1990 463 31.0 14.9 13.8
1991 460 n/a n/a n/a
1992 473 n/a n/a 29
1993 499 n/a 0.0 28.9
1994 479 26.2 18.3 23.6
1995 513 28.9 17.8 24
1996 513 28.9 17.8 24
1997 527 29.0 18.2 26.2
1998 494 29.0 17.0 32
1999 469 29.0 16.2 28.4
2000 486 27.8 17.5 35.2
2001 470 27.4 17.2 36.8
2002 328 18.4 17.8 35.1
2003 328 18.4 17.8 35.1
2004 306 17.5 17.5 41.2
2005 316 16.8 18.8 40.5
2006 295 16.3 18.1 44.8
2007 321 16.0 20.1 51.8
2008 331 16.6 19.9 62.8
2009 322 17.6 18.3 58.6
2010 324 17.1 18.9 61.5
2011 297 16.0 18.5 58.2
2012 315 14.2 22.1 62.2
2013 286 12.9 22.0 66.4
2014 275 13.8 19.8 64.4
2015 280 12.0 23.3 62.1
2016 258 12.0 21.5 59.7
2017 254 11.8 21.5 54.3
2018 227 11.2 20.2 57.3
2019 397 18.1 21.9 64.2
2020 389 21.7 17.9 69.2
2021 380 19.2 19.7 60.8
2022 388 20.6 18.8 60.6
2023 405 19.4 20.8 65.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Decatur Junior Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $895 (9.9%) $8,103 (90.1%) $8,998
2020 $807 (9.0%) $8,155 (91.0%) $8,961
2021 $1,312 (12.0%) $9,579 (88.0%) $10,891
2022 $1,618 (13.3%) $10,580 (86.7%) $12,198
2023 $1,573 (11.9%) $11,602 (88.1%) $13,174

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Decatur Junior Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 606th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 613th of 883 Middle schools
 7.1%
Ranks 410th of 666 High schoolsRanks 421st of 735 High schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Junior Senior High School)38.324.5
 13.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Public Schools)38.324.5
 13.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Decatur Junior Senior High School)13.315.1
 1.8%
   6th Grade Math (Decatur Public Schools)13.315.1
 1.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Junior Senior High School)34.511.1
 23.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Public Schools)34.511.1
 23.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Decatur Junior Senior High School)12.112.7
 0.6%
   7th Grade Math (Decatur Public Schools)12.112.7
 0.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Decatur Junior Senior High School)13.320.3
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Decatur Public Schools)13.320.3
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Junior Senior High School)46.758.5
 11.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Public Schools)46.758.5
 11.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Decatur Junior Senior High School)33.323.1
 10.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Decatur Public Schools)33.323.1
 10.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Decatur Junior Senior High School)50.940.5
 10.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Decatur Public Schools)50.940.5
 10.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Decatur Junior Senior High School)40.738.6
 2.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Decatur Public Schools)40.738.6
 2.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Decatur Junior Senior High School)22.211.1
 11.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Decatur Public Schools)22.211.1
 11.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.330
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students397405
 2%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian02
Asian22
Hispanic8091
 13.8%
Pacific Islander00
White284276
 2.8%
Two or More Races2331
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%65.2%
 1%


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Students at Decatur Junior Senior High School are 68% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended Decatur Junior Senior High School.

Decatur Junior Senior High School ranks 436th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Decatur Junior Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Davis Elementary School


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