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Montessori Academy for Peace

Montessori Academy for Peace is a public primary school in Decatur, IL, serving grades PK–8, rated C, with 586 students and a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 38% in English Language Arts, 38% in Science and 16% in Math.

CTopHap school rating
Rating
C
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
586
Students per teacher
14.7:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts38%
Science38%
Math16%

Student body

White46%
Black32%
Two or more races20%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
53%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+74.9%
Prior-year enrollment
335

School details

Address
4735 E Cantrell St, Decatur, IL 62521
Phone
(217) 362-3390
Website
dps61.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
171185001398
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School district

Decatur School District 61

District rating
D+
Schools
16
Students
7,840
Spending per student
$16,862
Teachers (FTE)
457
Grades
PK–12
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About Montessori Academy for Peace

How is Montessori Academy for Peace rated?

Montessori Academy for Peace holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Decatur School District 61 is rated D+ overall.

How do students at Montessori Academy for Peace perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Montessori Academy for Peace students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 38% in English Language Arts, 38% in Science and 16% in Math.

What grades does Montessori Academy for Peace serve?

Montessori Academy for Peace serves grades PK–8 as a primary school.

How many students attend Montessori Academy for Peace?

586 students attend Montessori Academy for Peace, up from 335 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

Which school district is Montessori Academy for Peace in?

Montessori Academy for Peace is part of Decatur School District 61, which reports 16 schools, 7,840 students and $16,862 of spending per student.