Dennis Lab School

1499 W Main St, Dennis Lab Sch
Decatur, IL 62522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dennis Lab School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dennis Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Dennis Lab School's student population of 545 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
545 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Dennis Lab School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dennis Lab School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#3611 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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4%
28%
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7%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
27%
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Black
46%
17%
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White
37%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
4%
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dennis Lab School's ranking?
Dennis Lab School is ranked #3611 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Dennis Lab School?
545 students attend Dennis Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dennis Lab School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennis Lab School?
Dennis Lab School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dennis Lab School offer ?
Dennis Lab School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dennis Lab School part of?
Dennis Lab School is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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