At a glance
Reported students
818
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Decatur Middle School: 818 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 845
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Decatur Middle School
Decatur Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Decatur. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Decatur City. NCES reports 818 students for 2024–25.
Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, below the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (37.7%) and White (32.2%). English learners represent 14.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Decatur Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.05
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.2%
- Hispanic37.7%
- Black23.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Decatur City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Austin Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–07
727 reported students
Decatur High School
High · Grades 09–12
915 reported students
Austin Junior High School
Other · Grades 08–09
664 reported students
Austin High School
High · Grades 09–12
999 reported students
Oak Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
481 reported students
BanksCaddell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
477 reported students
Public schools near Decatur Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur High School High · Decatur City | 09–12 | 915 | 0.1 mi |
| Decatur High Developmental High · Decatur City | 09–12 | 37 | 0.1 mi |
| BanksCaddell Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 477 | 0.6 mi |
| Austin Middle School Middle · Decatur City | 06–07 | 727 | 3.5 mi |
| West Morgan Middle School Middle · Morgan County | 04–08 | 561 | 6 mi |
| Priceville Junior High School Middle · Morgan County | 05–08 | 483 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Decatur Middle School
What grades does Decatur Middle School serve?
Decatur Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Decatur City.
How many students attend Decatur Middle School?
Decatur Middle School reported 818 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 262 Alabama middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 845 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Decatur Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 818 students and 51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Decatur Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Decatur Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Decatur City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Decatur Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Decatur Middle School in?
Decatur Middle School is part of Decatur City, based in Decatur, AL, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Decatur Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Decatur High School (0.1 mi), Decatur High Developmental (0.1 mi), BanksCaddell Elementary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.