Best Schools in Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL has a total of 50 schools including 14 high schools, 13 middle schools and 19 elementary schools. A total of 16,673 students attend Decatur, IL schools. On average, schools in Decatur score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Decatur don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL has 14 high schools with 5,074 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Decatur score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Decatur don't meet expectations.
1. Mt Zion High School
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Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
2. Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High Sch
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Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students
3. Maroa-forsyth Senior High Sch
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Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
4. Warrensburg-latham High School
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Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students
5. Meridian High School
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Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
6. Argenta-oreana High School
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Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
7. Sangamon Valley High School
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Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
8. Macarthur High School
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Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students
9. Eisenhower High School
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Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
Best Middle Schools in Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL has 13 middle schools with 5,282 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Decatur score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Decatur don't meet expectations.
1. Mt Zion Jr High School
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Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 403 Students
2. Maroa-forsyth Middle School
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Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 260 Students
3. Meridian Middle School
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Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
4. Warrensburg-latham Middle Sch
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Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
5. Argenta-oreana Middle School
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Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 199 Students
6. Sangamon Valley Middle School
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Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
7. Stephen Decatur Middle School
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Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL has 19 elementary schools with 6,317 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Decatur score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Decatur don't meet expectations.
1. Mt Zion Elem School
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Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 329 Students
2. Maroa-forsyth Grade School
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Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
3. Cerro Gordo Elem School
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Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
4. Mt Zion Intermediate School
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Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 534 Students
5. Warrensburg-latham Elem Sch
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Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
6. Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch
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Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 137 Students
7. Meridian Elem School
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Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
8. Argenta-oreana Elementary School
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Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
9. Johns Hill Magnet School
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Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 643 Students
10. Dennis Lab School
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Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 551 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Decatur, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Decatur, IL has a total population of 77,050 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Decatur, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Decatur, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decatur, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decatur, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Decatur, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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