Decatur Township (M S D) School District
- 5275 KENTUCKY AVE
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46221
- (317) 856-5265
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 63.3% | 74.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,436 | $8,993 |
| Students Per Teacher | 19.9 | 16.7 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,342 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 319 | - |
District Test Scores
ISTEP+ - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 74.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 73.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 70.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 71.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 76.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 69.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 73.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 54.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 72.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 73.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 69.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 72.0% | |
ISTEP+ ECA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 61.0% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 37.0% | |
| English 10 Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 63.0% | |
Source: IN Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,342 | 19.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 482 |
| 1st Grade Students | 548 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 531 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 520 |
| 4th Grade Students | 532 |
| 5th Grade Students | 459 |
| 6th Grade Students | 548 |
| 7th Grade Students | 481 |
| 8th Grade Students | 454 |
| 9th Grade Students | 471 |
| 10th Grade Students | 482 |
| 11th Grade Students | 425 |
| 12th Grade Students | 403 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 23 |
| Hispanic | 372 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 551 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,109 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,107 |
| Female | 2,959 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 319 | 19.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 159 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 140 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 94 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 24 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 6 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 287 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 4 |
| School Administrators | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 42 |
| Student Support Services | 7 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 213 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $77,408,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $34,659,000 | 44.8% |
| Property Tax | $17,421,000 | 22.5% |
| Cities and Counties | $189,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $1,141,000 | 1.5% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $246,000 | 0.3% |
| District Activity Receipts | $115,000 | 0.1% |
| Non-Specified | $149,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $227,000 | 0.3% |
| Sale of Property | $55,000 | 0.07% |
| Interest Earnings | $562,000 | 0.7% |
| Private Contributions | $37,000 | 0.05% |
| Miscellaneous | $14,517,000 | 18.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $39,754,000 | 51.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $29,093,000 | 37.6% |
| Special Education Programs | $152,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $150,000 | 0.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $18,000 | 0.02% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $52,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch Programs | $26,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $3,343,000 | 4.3% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $4,124,000 | 5.3% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $2,796,000 | 3.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,995,000 | 3.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $970,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $17,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,652,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Other | $210,000 | 0.3% |
| Non-Specified | $146,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $57,855,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $30,426,000 | 52.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $24,685,000 | 42.7% |
| Student Support | $722,000 | 0.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,889,000 | 2.4% |
| General Administration Support | $3,932,000 | 5.1% |
| School Administration Support | $4,264,000 | 5.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,297,000 | 8.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,429,000 | 4.4% |
| Other Support Services | $4,152,000 | 5.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,744,000 | 4.7% |
| Food Services | $2,716,000 | 3.5% |
| Other Services | $28,000 | 0.04% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 63.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 266 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 43 | 2.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Decatur Township (M S D) School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 6,342
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 319
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| BLUE ACADEMY | ||||
5650 Mann Rd
Indianapolis, IN Public | 5-6 | 507 | 18.8 |  Review This School |
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| DECATUR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5251 Kentucky Ave
Indianapolis, IN Public | 9-12 | 1,781 | 19.6 |  1.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5108 South High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN Public | 7-8 | 935 | 18.5 | Review This School |
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| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
5106 South High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN Public | KG | 478 | 23.9 | Review This School |
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| GOLD ACADEMY | ||||
5650 Mann Rd
Indianapolis, IN Public | 5-6 | 500 | 18.4 | Review This School |
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| LYNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4640 Santa Fe Dr
Indianapolis, IN Public | 1-4 | 426 | 18.4 | Review This School |
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| STEPHEN DECATUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3425 South Foltz St
Indianapolis, IN Public | KG-4 | 405 | 18.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VALLEY MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5101 South High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN Public | 1-4 | 656 | 23.5 | Review This School |
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| WEST NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7529 Mooresville Rd
West Newton, IN Public | 1-4 | 648 | 21.3 | Review This School |
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