South Shores Elementary School
Tel:
(217)362-3321
- South Shores Elementary School serves 284 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
South Shores Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Shores Elementary School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 284 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Shores Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Shores Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3338 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 48% | 17% |
| White | 38% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur SD 61 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Shores Elementary School is St Marys Adolescent Ed Program (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Garfield Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Garfield Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Garfield Montessori School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 374 students
0.5 miles
300 Meadow Terrace
Decatur, IL 62521
(217)362-3371 0.5 PK-8 374 - Decatur St Marys Adolescent Ed Program Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 1-11
1.5 miles
1800 E Lake Shore Dr
Decatur, IL 62521
(217)464-5000 1.5 1-11 n/a - Decatur Eisenhower High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1059 students
1.6 miles
1200 S 16th St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217)362-3102 1.6 9-12 1059 - Decatur Enterprise Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 257 students
1.6 miles
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217)362-3391 1.6 PK-6 257 - Decatur Alternative Education Center Magnet School
Grades: 7-12 | 13 students
1.9 miles
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217)424-3123 1.9 7-12 13
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