DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Decatur Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MSD Decatur Township school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 994 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Decatur Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Decatur Middle School, located on S High School Road in Indianapolis, serves as a key academic institution within the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement. By offering a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs, the school encourages students to explore their interests and build meaningful connections with their peers, helping them transition successfully from childhood to their teenage years.

Academically, Decatur Middle School emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The faculty focuses on creating an engaging classroom experience that utilizes modern educational resources to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body. With a strong commitment to community involvement and parent partnership, the school strives to cultivate a safe, collaborative atmosphere where every student is empowered to reach their full potential and become a productive member of the community.

For more information, contact Decatur Middle School at (317) 856-5274 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5108 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221-9316
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DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Indianapolis, IN with about 994 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
994
Teachers:
53.32
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 994 students

White
69.9%
Black or African American
12.1%
Hispanic/Latino
11.6%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.