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Decatur School District No. 61

  • Decatur, IL
  • 14 reviews
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      C
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      B-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
    Decatur School District No. 61 is a public school district located in Decatur, IL. It has 8,800 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 8% of students are at least proficient in math and 13% in reading.
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    (217) 362-3010
    101 W Cerro Gordo St
    Decatur, IL 62523
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    13%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    8%
    Average Graduation Rate
    76%
    Average SAT
    1060
    115 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    115 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    8,800
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    53.5%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $47,433
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    16.9%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $13,081/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      51%
    • Support Services
      45%
    • Other
      4%
    Living in the Area

    Decatur

    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $42,908
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $669
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $81,800
    National
    $184,700

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    Decatur School District No. 61 Reviews

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    I attend Millikin University, and so far I love it! I am double majoring in Philosophy and Political science with a minor in Criminal justice. The campus is small, so it is easy to set up meetings with advisors if one is concerned about anything.
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    It was great overall. All of my teachers are the reason why i am shaped into a great young man. They taught me life lessons even though they’re told to teach us strictly education. I feel like an improved version of myself. I am very happy with the outcome of my life so far!
    Expensive, racist, doesnt do anything unless you have enough people supporting you. Theres nothing to say this. I doubt i will get anything from this survey but i really hope parents do not send their children to St.Teresa in decatur. Making students pay triple in everything. A burger is 3 dollars. Chicken burger from McDonald is around 4. Drinks are also 3. They also make us buy 5 $30 calendars to sell, or else you will have to pay for them. The principles told me its "required". We are already paying 8k. Teachers i had were pretty good. However, i believe they all retired this year.
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