Decatur 61 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 23 public schools in Decatur 61 School District, serving 8,880 students. Decatur 61 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Public schools in Decatur 61 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Decatur 61 School District are Alternative Education Center, Garfield Montessori School and Johns Hill Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Decatur 61 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (217) 362-3010 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 23 Schools | 4,240 Schools |
| # of Students | 8,880 Students | 1,991,759 Students |
| # of Teachers | 556 Teachers | 127,332 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Decatur 61 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 66% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #888 out of 944 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 37% |
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Graduation Rate | 76% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 16 Students | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 60 Students | 101,257 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 352 Students | 522,077 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 4,052 Students | 334,713 Students |
| % Black Students | 46% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 3,326 Students | 956,384 Students |
| % White Students | 37% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 9 Students | 2,080 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 1,065 Students | 69,699 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 12% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 617 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 711 | 131,861 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 731 | 137,299 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 716 | 139,617 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 668 | 145,128 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 671 | 148,297 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 684 | 150,789 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 669 | 149,065 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 649 | 148,606 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 636 | 150,377 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 812 | 158,621 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 633 | 154,549 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 332 | 149,815 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 351 | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,696 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,231. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,441 is less than the state median of $17,733. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $122 MM | $14 MM |
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| Spending | $119 MM | $14 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,696 | $18,231 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,441 | $17,733 |
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Decatur 61 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Alternative Education Center Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20%300 E Eldorado St10
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3123
Grades: 6-12 | 23 students
- Garfield Montessori School Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%300 Meadow Terrace10
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3371
Grades: PK-8 | 357 students
- Johns Hill Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 27%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1025 E Johns Ave10
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3351
Grades: K-8 | 475 students
- Macarthur High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1499 W Grand Ave10
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3152
Grades: 9-12 | 1,093 student
- Dennis Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1499 W Main St10
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3511
Grades: PK-8 | 466 students
- Eisenhower High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1200 S 16th St10
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3102
Grades: 9-12 | 1,023 student
- Michael E Baum Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%801 S Lake Ridge Ave10
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3521
Grades: K-6 | 320 students
- Parsons Accelerated School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3591 N Macarthur Rd10
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3331
Grades: K-6 | 323 students
- Stevenson Accelerated School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3900 N Neely Ave10
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Grades: K-6 | 265 students
- Thomas Jefferson Middle School Math: 5% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50%4735 E Cantrell St10
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3201
Grades: 7-8 | 464 students
- Oak Grove Accelerated School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2160 W Center St10
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Grades: K-6 | 278 students
- South Shores Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2500 S Franklin St10
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3321
Grades: K-6 | 298 students
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2440 N Summit Ave10
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3561
Grades: K-6 | 213 students
- Stephen Decatur Middle School Math: 4% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1 Educational Park10
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Grades: 7-8 | 344 students
- Durfee Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1077 W Grand Ave10
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Grades: K-6 | 369 students
- Enterprise Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2115 S Taylor Rd10
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3391
Grades: PK-6 | 263 students
- Mary W French Academy Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50%520 W Wood St10
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3381
Grades: K-6 | 293 students
- William Harris Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50%620 E Garfield Ave10
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-6 | 270 students
- Muffley Elementary School Math: 4% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50%88 S Country Club Rd10
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3341
Grades: K-6 | 393 students
- Robertson Charter School Charter School
Math: 2% | Reading: 6%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2240 E Geddes Ave10
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Grades: K-8 | 328 students
- Hope Academy Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%Rank:1/Bottom 50%955 N Illinois St10
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3281
Grades: K-8 | 519 students
- Pershing Early Learning Center2912 N University
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3301
Grades: PK | 501 students
- Southeast Learning Center1900 E Cleveland Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3310
Grades: PK-12 | 2 students
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