Social-emotional Alt Program

620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
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Bottom 50%
Social-emotional Alt Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
41 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

Social-emotional Alt Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (IL)
#2051 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
28%
≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
3%
5%
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Hispanic
(19-20)
2%
26%
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Black
(19-20)
44%
17%
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White
(19-20)
46%
48%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Social-emotional Alt Program and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
5%
4%
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This chart display the diversity score of Social-emotional Alt Program and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
76%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Social-emotional Alt Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Social-emotional Alt Program's ranking?
Social-emotional Alt Program is ranked #2051 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 Alt Program?
41 students attend Social-emotional Alt Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Social-emotional Alt Program 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 Alt Program offer ?
Social-emotional Alt Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Social-emotional Alt Program part of?
Social-emotional Alt Program is part of Macon-Piatt Special Educ Jnt Agr School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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