Decatur School District 61

The Decatur School District 61 in Illinois serves 14 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district's academic performance varies, with a few standout schools like Montessori Academy for Peace and Robertson Charter School leading the way in test scores and graduation rates. However, the district as a whole struggles with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and significant disparities in performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools.

The Montessori Academy for Peace and Robertson Charter School stand out as the top-performing schools in the district, with significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to their peers. In contrast, schools like Hope Academy and Franklin Grove Elementary School have much lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

The district's high schools, MacArthur High School and Eisenhower High School, also have relatively low graduation rates, with MacArthur High School at 78.3% and Eisenhower High School at 68.7%. Addressing the root causes of these disparities, such as chronic absenteeism and equitable resource allocation, will be crucial for the Decatur School District 61 to improve outcomes for all students.