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Stephen Decatur Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
1 Educational Park, Decatur, IL 62526 · (217) 362-3251 · Part of Decatur School District 61
Students
413
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
86%
Setting
City
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Stephen Decatur Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 34.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency0.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1 Educational Park, Decatur
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7217
Grade 8196
Enrollment over time
627’20
485’21
459’22
467’23
413’24
Down 34.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 53%White 29%Two or more races 14%Hispanic 4%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.