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Decatur City has 20 schools and 8,699 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 70%. Also, 63.9% of learners are economically disadvantaged.
Learners at Decatur City: The learner body at the schools served by Decatur City is 35.3% White, 29.1% Black, 29.4% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 35.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.2% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in Decatur City, 63.9% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 9.9% of learners are English language learners.
Educators at Decatur City: Within Decatur City, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 96.8% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 16:1. The district has 16 full-time counselors on staff.
Test Scores at Decatur City: In Decatur City, 40% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 50% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 47% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 54% tested at or above that level for math. And 34% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 40% tested at or above that level for math.
Finances at Decatur City: Decatur City spends $16,753 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $103,332,000. The school district spends $6,402.1 million on instruction, $3,111.7 million on support services and $637.1 million on other expenses.
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