Summary:
The Decatur School District 61 in Illinois is home to 11 elementary schools serving grades pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 806 out of 813 in Illinois and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing quality education to its students.
Among the standout schools in the district are Montessori Academy for Peace, which has the highest statewide ranking and the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science compared to the district and state averages. Robertson Charter School also stands out, with the second-highest statewide ranking and the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts across all grades. Johns Hill Magnet School has the third-highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science among the 11 schools.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The data reveals stark performance gaps between the schools in the district and the state averages, as well as within the district itself. While the majority of the schools are underperforming, the success of Montessori Academy for Peace and Robertson Charter School suggests that there may be effective educational approaches or strategies that could be replicated across the Decatur School District 61.
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