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Decatur Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
Middle|Decatur, Alabama|Decatur City
Decatur, AL 35601
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Upcoming Events
Oct
3
Sat
CROSS COUNTRY-Gatorade Classic @ Oakville Indian Mounds in Oakville, ALEvent
Oct
6
Tue
Dress up Theme: Blind the Athens Eagles with Neon SpiritEvent
Oct
6
Tue
Face Painting in Cafeteria during LunchEvent
Oct
6
Tue
DMS 7th/8th Grade Football @ Athens (Away)Event
Oct
7
Wed
Fall Yearbook Picture Makeup Day and Club Picture DayEvent
Staff makeup at 8amMakeup pictures start at 8:30amClub/pictures start at 8:30am
Oct
8
Thu
No School - Fall BreakEvent
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School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
792
Student:Teacher
14.9:1
Locale
Urban
District
Decatur CityEcon. Disadvantaged
63.6%
Phone
(256)552-3035School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
36%
29th percentile in AL
Math Proficiency
17%
40th percentile in AL
Chronic Absenteeism
7.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
195 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Near average in ALTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
845
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
57
91% fully certified
Counselors
2
Psychologists
0.050000001
Social Workers
0.050000001
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,832
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,711
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,490
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 13%State 47%Local 39%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$226,216
+0.4% 1yr+27.2% 5yr
Decatur, AL metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.6%
Below 150% poverty line
4.3%
Unemployment rate
11.0%
Uninsured residents
15.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,348
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,273
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
522 (41%)
Autism
261 (21%)
Other Health Impairment
177 (14%)
Speech/Language Impairment
155 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
51 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
19 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
818
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)Coming Up
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
CROSS COUNTRY-Gatorade Classic @ Oakville Indian Mounds in Oakville, AL
EventTue, Oct 6, 2026
Dress up Theme: Blind the Athens Eagles with Neon Spirit
EventTue, Oct 6, 2026
Face Painting in Cafeteria during Lunch
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Decatur City. Decatur Middle School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day (No School)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Dress up Theme: Tropical Day for the Muscle Shoals Trojans |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | 8th Grade Field Trip: Endless Opportunities |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | DMS 7th/8th Grade Football @ Muscle Shoals (Away) |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 4 year plans with 8th graders (Day 2 of 2) |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | CROSS COUNTRY-Gatorade Classic @ Oakville Indian Mounds in Oakville, AL |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Dress up Theme: Blind the Athens Eagles with Neon Spirit |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Face Painting in Cafeteria during Lunch |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | DMS 7th/8th Grade Football @ Athens (Away) |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Fall Yearbook Picture Makeup Day and Club Picture Day Staff makeup at 8amMakeup pictures start at 8:30amClub/pictures start at 8:30am |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | No School - Fall Break Review the school calendar for fall break dates. |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | CROSS COUNTRY-Dew It On The Trails @ Point Mallard Park |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School for Students - Columbus Day |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Professional Development Day for TeachersDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | DMS 7th Grade Football Championship (TBD) |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Professional Development for Teachers / Students do not attend.District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | DMS 8th Grade Football Championship (TBD) |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | DMS Report Card w/ ACAP Score Report |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | 8th Grade Band Night at DHS Football Game |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Math Team Tournament @ AMS |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | DHS Homecoming Parade |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Swim Meet - Grissom Invitational @ Huntsville Aquatic Center |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Band Concert Check the concert notice for performance time, location, and ticket information. |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | Math Team Tournament @ Muscle Shoals Middle School |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Veterans Day Program Review the program notice for time, location and participation details. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No School - Veterans Day |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | DMS Progress Reports |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | Swim Meet: Huntsville High Invitational @ Huntsville Aquatic Center |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Trolls Jr. - Drama Production |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Swim State Meet @ Huntsville Aquatic Center |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Thanksgiving LunchDistrict-wide Check the event notice for lunch details, menu, and participation information. |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | National Academic Quiz Bowl (NAQT) Scholars Bowl Tournament |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving HolidayDistrict-wide Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break! |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Fall Jr. Thespians Introduction |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Winter Chorus Concert - Southside Baptist |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Christmas LunchDistrict-wide Check the event notice for menu, time and participation details. |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 | Winter Band Concert Check the event notice for performance date, time and location. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | No School - Christmas Break Review the school calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day. |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Students Return |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | DMS Report Cards |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School - MLK Jr Day |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | DMS Progress Reports |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School - Presidents Day |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | No School for Students - PD Day for Teacher Updating all Secondary Pacing Guides |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Professional Development Day for TeachersDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Drama Competitive Showcase |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | Tentative - 5th Grade Middle School Tours |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | DMS Report Cards |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | No School for Students - PD Day for Teacher No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | ACAP State Testing for 8th GradeDistrict-wide Eighth grade students will be taking the ACAP test on campus. Please do not schedule any vacations or appointments during this time. |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Professional Development Day for TeachersDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Spring Chorus Concert - Southside Baptist |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | DMS Progress Reports |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | Short Play Fest |
| Sun, May 2, 2027 | Spring Band Concert Review the performance notice for ticket and program details. |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates. |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Spring Jr. Thespian |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Band Trip to Pigeon Forge |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | DHS GRADUATION |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | 1/2 Day for Students |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | DMS Report Cards |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | No School for Students - PD Day for Teachers No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur Middle School
Decatur Middle School has a total enrollment of 792 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of Decatur City in Decatur, AL.
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