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Stephen Decatur Middle School

Stephen Decatur Middle School is a public middle school in Decatur, IL, serving grades 7–8, rated F, with 413 students and a 18:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 19% in Science, 12% in English Language Arts and 6% in Math.

FTopHap school rating
Rating
F
Grades
7–8
Enrollment
413
Students per teacher
18:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Science19%
English Language Arts12%
Math6%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black53%
White29%
Two or more races14%
Hispanic4%
Male / female
57% / 43%
Free or reduced lunch
86%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-49.6%
Prior-year enrollment
819

Homes assigned to this school

21,999 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Stephen Decatur Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
1 N Educational Park Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
Phone
(217) 362-3251
Website
dps61.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
171185004100
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School district

Decatur School District 61

District rating
F
Schools
16
Students
7,840
Spending per student
$16,862
Teachers (FTE)
457
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Stephen Decatur Middle School

How is Stephen Decatur Middle School rated?

Stephen Decatur Middle School holds a F rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Decatur School District 61 is rated F overall.

How do students at Stephen Decatur Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Stephen Decatur Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 19% in Science, 12% in English Language Arts and 6% in Math.

What grades does Stephen Decatur Middle School serve?

Stephen Decatur Middle School serves grades 7–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Stephen Decatur Middle School?

413 students attend Stephen Decatur Middle School, down from 819 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1.

Which homes are assigned to Stephen Decatur Middle School?

TopHap matches 21,999 residential properties to Stephen Decatur Middle School in and around Decatur. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Stephen Decatur Middle School in?

Stephen Decatur Middle School is part of Decatur School District 61, which reports 16 schools, 7,840 students and $16,862 of spending per student.