Summary:
The 62522 zip code area in Decatur, Illinois is home to 5 elementary schools that are all part of the Decatur School District 61, which is ranked 806 out of 813 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, none of the schools in this area stand out as high-performing, with all 5 schools performing significantly below state averages on standardized tests.
The school with the highest overall performance is Montessori Academy for Peace, which ranks 1541 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools and has a 1-star rating. However, even this school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the state averages. The other 4 schools in the area - Johns Hill Magnet School, Parsons Elementary School, Franklin Grove Elementary School, and South Shores Elementary School - all have proficiency rates ranging from just 3.9% to 21.7% in English Language Arts and 0% to 15.3% in Mathematics.
The schools in the 62522 zip code area also face significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates (19.4% to 50.8%), high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (51.51% to 85.15%), and student-teacher ratios that are generally higher than the state average. These factors likely contribute to the consistently low academic performance seen across all 5 schools in the area. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in this community, indicating a need for significant intervention and support to improve outcomes for students.
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