DECKER MIDDLE

dms.manorisd.net

606 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Decker Middle School, located in Austin, Texas, is part of the Manor Independent School District (MISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As a key fixture in the surrounding community, Decker Middle School emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond, often leveraging the resources and initiatives provided by the broader Manor ISD network.

The school’s curriculum is centered on preparing students for 21st-century success, with a focus on core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Decker Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs to foster well-rounded development. By prioritizing effective communication with families and utilizing modern instructional strategies, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence for its middle-grade students.

606

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DECKER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	409
Black	134
Asian	24
Two or More	8
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
409 (67.5 %)
Black
134 (22.1 %)
White
27 (4.5 %)
Asian
24 (4.0 %)
Two or More
8 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MANOR ISD
Phone:	(512)278-4630
Website:	http://dms.manorisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 146

Grade 7 234

Grade 8 226