Decatur Middle School

5108 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221

1,060 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,060

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Decatur Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	529
Hispanic	168
Black	279
Asian	6
Two or More	70
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
529 (49.9 %)
Black
279 (26.3 %)
Hispanic
168 (15.8 %)
Two or More
70 (6.6 %)
American Indian
7 (0.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MSD Decatur Township
Phone:	(317)856-5274
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,060
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	546
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 503

Grade 8 557