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Best Schools in Decatur, MI
Decatur, MI has 21 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,506 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Decatur exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Decatur, MI
The top high schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marcellus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
2. Paw Paw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
3. Decatur Jr Sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 405 Students
4. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
5. Lawton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 289 Students
6. Hartford High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartford Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
7. Lawrence Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
Best Middle Schools in Decatur, MI
The top middle schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marcellus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 134 Students
2. Lawton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
3. Dowagiac Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
4. Paw Paw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
5. Hartford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartford Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decatur, MI
The top elementary schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marcellus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
2. Davis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
3. Lawton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students
4. Paw Paw Later Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 462 Students
5. Kincheloe Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 221 Students
6. Sister Lakes Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 181 Students
7. Redwood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hartford Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
8. Lawrence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 207 Students
9. Paw Paw Early Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
12.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Decatur, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Decatur, MI
How many schools are in Decatur, MI?
Decatur, MI has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,506 students in total.
How do schools in Decatur perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Decatur score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Decatur exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Decatur?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Decatur
2 of 2 schools in Decatur carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Decatur. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.