Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 3,331 students in Decatur School District 61 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 100 (3%) passed.
The percentage of Decatur School District 61 students who met or exceeded expectations was unchanged compared to the previous school year.
Decatur School District 61 roughly covers 14 schools within Macon County and has a main office in Decatur.
The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) assesses the progress of students in grades 3-8 in meeting the Illinois Learning Standards in English language arts and mathematics.
According to the 2024 Illinois Report Card, math proficiency among Illinois students in grades 3-8 remains below pre-pandemic levels, while reading performance has recovered. Meanwhile, 11th graders have experienced significant declines in both subjects, falling below pre-pandemic benchmarks.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hill Magnet School | Decatur School District 61 | 7.6% | 0.2% |
| Montessori Academy for Peace | Decatur School District 61 | 5.9% | 0.3% |
| Michael E. Baum Elementary School | Decatur School District 61 | 5% | 0% |
| Robertson Charter School | Decatur School District 61 | 4.1% | 0% |
| American Dreamer STEM Academy | Decatur School District 61 | 2.4% | 0% |
| Dennis Elementary School | Decatur School District 61 | 1.6% | 0% |
| Stephen Decatur Middle School | Decatur School District 61 | 1.4% | 0% |
| Parsons Accelerated School | Decatur School District 61 | 1.4% | 0% |
| Franklin Grove Elementary School | Decatur School District 61 | 1.2% | 0% |
| Muffley Elementary School | Decatur School District 61 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| South Shores Elementary School | Decatur School District 61 | 0.6% | 0% |
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