Decatur School District 61
Top Rankings
Decatur School District 61 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,518 students in Decatur School District 61. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Decatur School District 61 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
19 Schools
4,376 Schools
# Students
8,518 Students
1,884,191 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Decatur School District 61, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 919 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#920 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)76%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.68
# American Indian Students
19 Students
4,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
102,340 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
416 Students
508,107 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
4,120 Students
310,189 Students
% Black Students
48%
17%
# White Students
2,776 Students
882,806 Students
% White Students
33%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,951 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,102 Students
74,144 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
596
62,601
# Students in K Grade:
651
119,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
696
127,640
# Students in 2nd Grade:
629
128,012
# Students in 3rd Grade:
622
130,498
# Students in 4th Grade:
621
134,686
# Students in 5th Grade:
634
136,784
# Students in 6th Grade:
601
141,801
# Students in 7th Grade:
597
147,090
# Students in 8th Grade:
601
149,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
623
153,852
# Students in 10th Grade:
546
152,861
# Students in 11th Grade:
565
149,155
# Students in 12th Grade:
536
149,833
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,455 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,707. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,654 is less than the state median of $19,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$127 MM
$15 MM
Spending
$128 MM
$14 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,455
$19,707
Spending / Student
$14,654
$19,097
Best Decatur School District 61 Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Harris Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
620 E Garfield Ave, Kelley Mor
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 E Johns Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3350
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3350
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Macarthur High School
Math: 6% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1499 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3152
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3152
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: #44.
Montessori Academy For Peace
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S 16th St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3100
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2440 N Summit Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3561
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3561
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Lake Ridge Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3521
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3521
Grades: K-6
| 270 students
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Muffley Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88 S Country Club Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3341
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3341
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Oak Grove Accelerated School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Parsons Accelerated School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3591 N Macarthur Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3330
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3330
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
South Shores Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3321
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3321
Grades: K-6
| 324 students
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Stevenson Accelerated School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Rank: #1313.
Dennis Lab School
Math: 4% | Reading: 7%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1499 W Main St, Dennis Lab Sch
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3511
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3511
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
Rank: #1414.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Educational Park
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Grades: 7-8
| 627 students
Rank: #1515.
American Dreamer Stem Academy
Math: 2% | Reading: 2%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3380
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3380
Grades: K-7
| 380 students
Rank: #1616.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #1717.
Hope Academy
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 N Illinois St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3280
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3280
Grades: K-8
| 578 students
Rank: n/an/a
2912 N University Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3301
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3301
Grades: PK
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Decatur School District 61?
Decatur School District 61 manages 19 public schools serving 8,518 students.
What is the rank of Decatur School District 61?
Decatur School District 61 is ranked #915 out of 919 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur School District 61?
48% of Decatur School District 61 students are Black, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Decatur School District 61's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,654 is less than the state median of $19,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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