Best High Schools in Decatur, MI

Decatur, MI has 6 high schools with 2,292 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Decatur score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Decatur don't meet expectations.

1. Paw Paw High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students

2. Lawton High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 289 Students

3. Marcellus High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students

4. Union High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students

5. Decatur Jr Sr High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 405 Students

6. Lawrence Jrsr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lawrence Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students

Best Middle Schools in Decatur, MI

Decatur, MI has 5 middle schools with 1,534 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Decatur score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Decatur don't meet expectations.

1. Paw Paw Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students

2. Lawton Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students

3. Dowagiac Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students

4. Cassopolis Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cassopolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students

5. Marcellus Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 134 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Decatur, MI

Decatur, MI has 8 elementary schools with 2,729 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Decatur score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Decatur don't meet expectations.

1. Lawton Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students

2. Kincheloe Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 221 Students

3. Marcellus Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students

4. Lawrence Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lawrence Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 207 Students

5. Sister Lakes Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 181 Students

6. Davis Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students

7. Redwood Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hartford Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students

8. Paw Paw Early Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 472 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Decatur, MI

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Decatur, MI has a total population of 4,145 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Decatur, MI

6,555

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Decatur, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decatur, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decatur, MI.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,496 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Decatur, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Decatur, MI

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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations