What grades does Stephen Decatur Middle School serve?

As a Middle school, Stephen Decatur Middle School serves students in Decatur, IL. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Stephen Decatur Middle School located?

You can find Stephen Decatur Middle School in Decatur, IL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Middle School?

At Stephen Decatur Middle School, there are approximately 20.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Decatur, IL?

Stephen Decatur Middle School is among the schools serving Decatur, IL. The school is part of the local school system.

ILMiddleCSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Stephen Decatur Middle School — School Profile & District Info

Q: How many students attend Stephen Decatur Middle School?

Stephen Decatur Middle School has a total enrollment of 467 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Decatur, IL.

Middle|Decatur, Illinois|Decatur SD 61

Decatur, IL 62526

School Profile

Grades

7–8

Enrollment

467

Student:Teacher

20.3:1

Locale

Urban

District

Decatur SD 61

Phone

(217)362-3251

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

2th percentile in IL

Math Proficiency

<=1%

Chronic Absenteeism

46.7%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

636

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,611

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,143

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,863

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 47%Local 38%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$119,169

+8.3% 1yr+34.7% 5yr

Decatur, IL metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.8%

Below 150% poverty line

7.5%

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Uninsured residents

7.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,558

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,360

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

429 (32%)

Speech/Language Impairment

332 (24%)

Intellectual Disability

128 (9%)

Other Health Impairment

127 (9%)

Autism

88 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

73 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

413

Current enrollment

Declining(-50% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Stephen Decatur Middle School

Stephen Decatur Middle School has a total enrollment of 467 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Decatur, IL.