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Decatur ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools

110 Cedar St
Decatur, MI 49045-8848
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 752 students in Decatur ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Decatur ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools 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
3,508 Schools
# Students
752 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Decatur ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#458 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
35%
37%
45%
25-29%
38%
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MI)
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
409 N Phelps St
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Cedar St
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Decatur ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 2 public schools serving 752 students.
What is the rank of Decatur ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Decatur ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
70% of Decatur ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Decatur ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Decatur ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools'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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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