For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 752 students in Decatur School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Decatur School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
752 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Decatur School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#458 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
22%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
70%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,164 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,678 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,164
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,678
$17,693
Best Decatur School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 N Phelps St
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6950
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6950
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Decatur Jr Sr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Cedar St
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Decatur School District?
Decatur School District manages 2 public schools serving 752 students.
What is the rank of Decatur School District?
Decatur School District is ranked #477 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur School District?
70% of Decatur School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Decatur School District?
Decatur School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Decatur School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,678 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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