Serving 413 students in grades 7-8, Stephen Decatur Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stephen Decatur Middle School serves the western part of its school district in Decatur, IL, covering an area of approximately 19.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stephen Decatur Middle School's student population of 413 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 475% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stephen Decatur Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Decatur Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3517 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Decatur Middle School's ranking?
Stephen Decatur Middle School is ranked #3517 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Stephen Decatur Middle School often compared to?
Stephen Decatur Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Dreamer Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Middle School?
413 students attend Stephen Decatur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Stephen Decatur Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephen Decatur Middle School?
Stephen Decatur Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stephen Decatur Middle School offer ?
Stephen Decatur Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Stephen Decatur Middle School part of?
Stephen Decatur Middle School is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.
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