Michael E Baum Elementary School
Tel:
(217) 362-3521
Michael E Baum Elementary School serves 320 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Michael E Baum Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Michael E Baum Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Michael E Baum Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 320 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Michael E Baum Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Michael E Baum Elementary School is 0.59, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3113 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 23% | 17% |
| White | 58% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur 61 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Michael E Baum Elementary School is Alternative Education Center (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Thomas Jefferson Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Muffley Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Thomas Jefferson Middle School Math: 5% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 464 students10
0.4 miles
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3201 0.4 7-8 464 - Decatur Muffley Elementary School Math: 4% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 393 students10
0.8 miles
88 S Country Club Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3341 0.8 K-6 393 - Decatur Alternative Education Center Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-12 | 23 students10
2.0 miles
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3123 2 6-12 23 - Decatur Social-emotional Alternative Program Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school | 49 students
2.0 miles
1900 E. Cleveland Av
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3106 2 Inquire with school 49 - Decatur Southeast Learning Center Grades: PK-12 | 2 students
2.0 miles
1900 E Cleveland Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3310 2 PK-12 2
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