Social-emotional Learning Academy

620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Social-emotional Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤20%
28%
(20-21)
≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
3%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
2%
26%
Black
(19-20)
44%
17%
White
(19-20)
46%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
5%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
76%
47%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Social-emotional Learning Academy?
41 students attend Social-emotional Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Social-emotional Learning Academy students are White, 44% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Social-emotional Learning Academy offer ?
Social-emotional Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Social-emotional Learning Academy part of?
Social-emotional Learning Academy is part of Macon-Piatt Special Educ Jnt Agr School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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