Is Decatur Community Junior/Senior High a good school?

Decatur Community Junior/Senior High ranks 154 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Decatur Community Junior/Senior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 151 students attended Decatur Community Junior/Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Decatur Community Junior/Senior High?

Students at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Decatur Community Junior/Senior High?

Decatur Community Junior/Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Oberlin Elementary

Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Summary:

Decatur Community Junior/Senior High is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Oberlin, Kansas, with a total enrollment of 136 students. The school is part of the Oberlin school district, which is ranked 180 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Decatur Community Junior/Senior High has seen significant fluctuations in its academic performance over the years, ranging from a high 5-star rating in 2021-2022 to a low 1-star rating in 2012-2013. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 154th out of 318 Kansas high schools, with a 3-star rating. While the school's 10th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate is on par with the Oberlin district, its overall English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates are lower than both the district and the state average. The school's Science proficiency rates, particularly in 8th grade, are significantly lower than the state average.

Decatur Community Junior/Senior High faces challenges related to its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.85% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's performance for low-income students has been mixed, ranking as high as 58th out of 249 Kansas high schools in 2023-2024 but dropping to 145th out of 250 in 2022-2023. The school's performance for white students has also fluctuated, ranking as high as 31st out of 307 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 but dropping to 201st out of 295 in 2023-2024. Despite these challenges, the school spends $15,002 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Detail:

Public 7-12

605 E Commercial
Oberlin, KS 67749

(785) 475-2231

District: Oberlin

SchoolDigger Rank:
154^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,002

Feeder schools for Decatur Community Junior/Senior High:

Elementary:

Oberlin Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 151

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Decatur Community Junior/Senior High ranks worse than 80.7% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.65. (See more...)

Compare Details Decatur Community Junior/Senior High ranks better than 51.6% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), Hispanic (7.9%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High is 8.5. (See more...)

Compare Decatur Community Junior/Senior High employs 17.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High is $15,002.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Decatur Community Junior/Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur Community Junior/Senior High 292^nd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Decatur Community Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur Community Junior/Senior High 154^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Decatur Community Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Oberlin:

SchoolDigger ranks Oberlin 180^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	26.61	219^th	277	20.9%
2007	31.11	219^th	286	23.4%
2008	40.82	201^st	296	32.1%
2009	42.48	221^st	307	28.0%
2010	43.00	218^th	316	31.0%
2011	58.10	157^th	320	50.9%
2012	52.64	204^th	342	40.4%
2013	13.20	327^th	355	7.9%
2015	48.99	168^th	368	54.3%
2016	37.79	211^th	343	38.5%
2017	40.81	205^th	358	42.7%
2018	33.47	236^th	350	32.6%
2019	49.10	166^th	368	54.9%
2021	38.23	233^rd	367	36.5%
2022	41.30	203^rd	368	44.8%
2023	25.55	290^th	362	19.9%
2024	25.65	292^nd	362	19.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.00	180^th	300	40.0%
2024	35.16	209^th	296	29.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.85	284^th	313	9.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.47	208^th	280	25.7%
2019	35.68	197^th	301	34.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	30.85	240^th	333	27.9%
2019	42.44	194^th	344	43.6%
2021	30.48	260^th	349	25.5%
2022	32.71	245^th	349	29.8%
2023	25.05	284^th	349	18.6%
2024	22.58	298^th	347	14.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	78.82	42^nd	262	84.0%
2007	66.18	93^rd	280	66.8%
2008	56.11	126^th	267	52.8%
2009	36.29	222^nd	291	23.7%
2010	68.68	83^rd	302	72.5%
2011	85.69	7^th	298	97.7%
2012	62.78	136^th	317	57.1%
2013	29.58	278^th	323	13.9%
2015	57.62	135^th	326	58.6%
2016	48.73	163^rd	313	47.9%
2017	90.71	22^nd	316	93.0%
2018	58.11	121^st	314	61.5%
2019	64.85	92^nd	325	71.7%
2021	38.95	217^th	320	32.2%
2022	85.53	23^rd	324	92.9%
2023	53.04	145^th	327	55.7%
2024	50.84	154^th	318	51.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.12	145^th	250	42.0%
2024	64.77	58^th	249	76.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.00	108^th	248	56.5%
2019	64.06	77^th	249	69.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	68.19	60^th	252	76.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	54.62	122^nd	296	58.8%
2019	58.49	109^th	306	64.4%
2021	33.23	228^th	302	24.5%
2022	81.01	31^st	307	89.9%
2023	46.81	166^th	309	46.3%
2024	37.38	201^st	295	31.9%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	260	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
1989	239	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
1990	245	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	246
1991	244	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	244
1992	283	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	283
1993	279	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	281
1994	296	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	297
1995	292	0	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	299
1996	292	0	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	299
1997	301	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	301
1998	291	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	292
1999	296	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	300
2000	264	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	267
2001	250	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	254
2002	236	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	241
2003	236	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	241
2004	231	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	237
2005	221	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	229
2006	231	4	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	241
2007	210	4	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	223
2008	194	2	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	202
2009	171	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	178
2010	174	4	0	1	0	0	0	179
2011	164	1	0	2	0	0	2	169
2012	154	1	0	6	0	0	5	166
2013	159	0	0	6	0	0	8	173
2014	147	2	1	6	0	0	11	167
2015	139	2	1	4	0	0	10	156
2016	129	1	0	7	1	0	8	146
2017	140	1	0	7	0	0	6	154
2018	139	1	0	7	0	0	4	151
2019	132	0	0	8	0	0	5	145
2020	125	0	0	3	0	0	3	131
2021	126	0	0	4	0	0	2	132
2022	127	0	0	7	0	0	4	138
2023	125	0	0	6	2	0	3	136
2024	134	0	1	12	0	0	4	151

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	23.0	11.3	0
1989	239	23.0	10.3	n/a
1990	246	23.4	10.5	0
1991	244	23.6	10.3	n/a
1992	283	23.4	12.0	18.4
1993	281	23.0	12.2	11
1994	297	24.0	12.4	10.8
1995	299	25.0	12.0	23.4
1996	299	25.0	12.0	23.4
1997	301	26.0	11.6	19.9
1998	292	25.3	11.5	21.9
1999	300	27.2	11.0	24.3
2000	267	26.8	10.0	28.8
2001	254	27.1	9.4	27.2
2002	241	23.9	10.1	30.3
2003	241	23.9	10.1	30.3
2004	237	23.9	9.9	31.6
2005	229	20.2	11.3	37.6
2006	241	20.3	11.9	31.5
2007	223	27.0	8.3	39
2008	202	20.2	10.0	37.6
2009	178	20.7	8.6	36
2010	179	16.5	10.8	38.5
2011	169	17.5	9.6	33.7
2012	166	18.9	8.7	40.4
2013	173	17.6	9.8	45.7
2014	167	18.6	8.9	46.1
2015	156	18.0	8.6	37.2
2016	146	n/a	n/a	39
2017	154	17.2	8.9	41.6
2018	151	15.2	9.9	41.7
2019	145	15.5	9.3	38.6
2020	131	12.5	10.4	38.2
2021	132	16.0	8.2	37.9
2022	138	16.0	8.6	39.9
2023	136	17.0	8.0	44.9
2024	151	17.6	8.5	56.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	23.0	11.3	0
1989	239	23.0	10.3	n/a
1990	246	23.4	10.5	0
1991	244	23.6	10.3	n/a
1992	283	23.4	12.0	18.4
1993	281	23.0	12.2	11
1994	297	24.0	12.4	10.8
1995	299	25.0	12.0	23.4
1996	299	25.0	12.0	23.4
1997	301	26.0	11.6	19.9
1998	292	25.3	11.5	21.9
1999	300	27.2	11.0	24.3
2000	267	26.8	10.0	28.8
2001	254	27.1	9.4	27.2
2002	241	23.9	10.1	30.3
2003	241	23.9	10.1	30.3
2004	237	23.9	9.9	31.6
2005	229	20.2	11.3	37.6
2006	241	20.3	11.9	31.5
2007	223	27.0	8.3	39
2008	202	20.2	10.0	37.6
2009	178	20.7	8.6	36
2010	179	16.5	10.8	38.5
2011	169	17.5	9.6	33.7
2012	166	18.9	8.7	40.4
2013	173	17.6	9.8	45.7
2014	167	18.6	8.9	46.1
2015	156	18.0	8.6	37.2
2016	146	n/a	n/a	39
2017	154	17.2	8.9	41.6
2018	151	15.2	9.9	41.7
2019	145	15.5	9.3	38.6
2020	131	12.5	10.4	38.2
2021	132	16.0	8.2	37.9
2022	138	16.0	8.6	39.9
2023	136	17.0	8.0	44.9
2024	151	17.6	8.5	56.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$537 (3.6%)	$14,465 (96.4%)	$15,002

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 166^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 290^th of 362 Middle schools	35%
Ranks 92^nd of 325 High schools	Ranks 145^th of 327 High schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Community Junior/Senior High)	55	7.4	47.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin)	55	7.4	47.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Decatur Community Junior/Senior High)	35	14.8	20.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oberlin)	35	14.8	20.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Community Junior/Senior High)	25	16	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin)	25	16	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Decatur Community Junior/Senior High)	5	24	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oberlin)	5	24	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Decatur Community Junior/Senior High)	15	12	3%
8th Grade Science (Oberlin)	15	12	3%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Community Junior/Senior High)	34.6	15.4	19.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin)	34.6	15.4	19.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Decatur Community Junior/Senior High)	26.9	19.2	7.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Oberlin)	26.9	19.2	7.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Decatur Community Junior/Senior High)	34.8	47.4	12.6%
11th Grade Science (Oberlin)	34.8	47.4	12.6%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	145	136	6.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	6	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	132	125	5.3%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.6%	44.9%	6.2%

Schools Near Decatur Community Junior/Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Decatur Community Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	605 E Commercial	Oberlin	67749	Decatur County	Oberlin	No	No	No	No	(785) 475-2231	151	18	8.5	56.3%	134 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	50.8	154^th of 318 public high schools	51.6%		53	145^th of 327 public high schools	55.7%	9	26.7	4.0	35.0	21.3	29.0	11.5	22.7	21.5	4.0	20.0	12.0	$15,002	$537	$14,465

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