Student Achievement
We are deeply committed to advancing student achievement within Decatur City Schools, with a particular focus on enhancing literacy and math skills. Our funded initiatives, such as the Million Word Challenge, March Madness Reading Competition, Library Book Program, Mathletes, and Scholars' Bowl, are designed to foster academic growth and engagement. As a result of these strategic efforts, student performance has improved by 7% on state assessments for both math and English Language Arts across grades 3 through 8 since 2021.
Million Word Challenge
"I became a Million Word Challenge reader because I love to read. I always have a book with me. This year I wanted to prove to myself that I could complete this challenge earlier than I did last year and I did it!"
- Lucy Farley, Fifth Grader at Walter Jackson Elementary