Michael E Baum Elementary School serves 334 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Michael E Baum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Michael E Baum Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat 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
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Michael E Baum Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Michael E Baum Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
34%
17%
White
40%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Michael E Baum Elementary School's ranking?
Michael E Baum Elementary School is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Michael E Baum Elementary School often compared to?
Michael E Baum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Michael E Baum Elementary School?
334 students attend Michael E Baum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Michael E Baum Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michael E Baum Elementary School?
Michael E Baum Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Michael E Baum Elementary School offer ?
Michael E Baum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Michael E Baum Elementary School part of?
Michael E Baum Elementary School is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.
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