For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 285 students in Decatur, IN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Decatur, IN is Bellmont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, IN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Decatur, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellmont Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Decatur, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
901 Everhart Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3118
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3118
Gr: PK-1 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Decatur, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Decatur, IN include Bellmont Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Decatur?
1 public middle schools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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