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Decatur School District No. 61

  • Decatur, IL
  • 11 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-
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    Decatur School District No. 61 is a public school district located in Decatur, IL. It has 9,124 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 8% of students are at least proficient in math and 15% in reading.
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    Address
    101 W Cerro Gordo St
    Decatur, IL 62523
    Telephone
    (217) 362-3000
    Website
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    Decatur School District No. 61 Rankings

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    • Elementary
    • Middle
    • High

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    15%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    8%
    Average Graduation Rate
    78%
    Average SAT
    1050
    71 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    109 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
    9,124
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    53.5%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $47,433
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    16.9%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $133,249,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,124/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      40%
    • Support Services
      56%
    • Other
      3%

    Decatur School District No. 61 Reviews

    11 reviews
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    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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    Since I currently attend Eisenhower High School, I really enjoy the teachers and the administration. I have always attended DPS61, and the teachers and staff members have always been willing to go out of their way to help students, and make sure they are successful.
    I enjoyed that while attending these schools it provides students with a career path and works locally with Richland Community College to help students with their future.