For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,271 students in the neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Decatur are Decatur Middle School, Decatur Twp School For Excellence and Damar Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5108 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Gr: 7-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Decatur Twp School For Excellence
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5106 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
Damar Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5125 Decatur Blvd Ste D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Gr: K-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN include Decatur Middle School, Decatur Twp School For Excellence and Damar Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Decaturdianapolis?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Decaturdianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Decaturdianapolis?
the neighborhood of Decaturdianapolis public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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