American Dreamer STEM Academy

Summary:

American Dreamer STEM Academy is an elementary school located in Decatur, Illinois, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 391 students. The school is part of the Decatur School District 61, which is ranked 806 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

American Dreamer STEM Academy faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.4% to 37.4%, which are much higher than the state and district averages. The school's academic performance is also a concern, as it consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Illinois elementary schools, with low proficiency rates on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. This poor performance is particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at American Dreamer STEM Academy, the school's academic struggles persist. When compared to nearby schools in the Decatur School District 61, such as Michael E Baum Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School, and Hope Academy, it becomes clear that the challenges faced by American Dreamer STEM Academy are not unique, as many of these nearby schools also struggle with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and high percentages of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public K-8

 2115 S Taylor Rd
       Decatur, IL  62521-9103


(217) 362-3380

District: Decatur School District 61

SchoolDigger Rank:
2014th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,032 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.1%
White:
17.3%
Two or more races:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.2% Help


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Compare Details American Dreamer STEM Academy ranks worse than 97.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Decatur School District 61. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.99. (See more...)
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Compare Details American Dreamer STEM Academy ranks worse than 94.6% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.1%), White (17.3%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at American Dreamer STEM Academy is 14, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Decatur School District 61! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at American Dreamer STEM Academy is $19,032, which is the 3rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Decatur School District 61.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

American Dreamer STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks American Dreamer STEM Academy 2014th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See American Dreamer STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks American Dreamer STEM Academy 1290th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See American Dreamer STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

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Decatur School District 61:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur School District 61 806th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for American Dreamer STEM Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at American Dreamer STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.77 1017th 2020 49.7%
2004 64.33 863rd 2030 57.5%
2005 35.14 1490th 2022 26.3%
2006 29.21 1671st 2086 19.9%
2007 47.48 1375th 2095 34.4%
2008 49.06 1283rd 2092 38.7%
2009 49.90 1282nd 2120 39.5%
2010 46.71 1359th 2139 36.5%
2011 27.30 1713th 2147 20.2%
2012 26.18 1739th 2166 19.7%
2013 23.02 1742nd 2167 19.6%
2014 31.80 1496th 2093 28.5%
2015 18.00 1759th 2052 14.3%
2016 10.75 1950th 2046 4.7%
2017 8.55 2000th 2044 2.2%
2018 7.53 2024th 2037 0.6%
2019 8.60 2043rd 2086 2.1%
2021 13.06 1858th 1948 4.6%
2022 12.17 1988th 2082 4.5%
2023 10.39 2029th 2077 2.3%
2024 10.99 2014th 2067 2.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Dreamer STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.44 1756th 1765 0.5%
2019 11.90 1775th 1816 2.3%
2021 19.09 1409th 1514 6.9%
2022 17.02 1673rd 1763 5.1%
2023 13.97 1770th 1808 2.1%
2024 14.47 1742nd 1793 2.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at American Dreamer STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.17 1954th 1964 0.5%
2019 7.88 1992nd 2019 1.3%
2021 12.33 1604th 1680 4.5%
2022 13.04 1854th 1970 5.9%
2023 10.75 1908th 1957 2.5%
2024 13.43 1820th 1942 6.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at American Dreamer STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.68 1936th 1972 1.8%
2019 11.41 1919th 2019 5.0%
2021 11.75 1675th 1707 1.9%
2022 12.29 1910th 1977 3.4%
2023 11.38 1915th 1984 3.5%
2024 10.29 1923rd 1959 1.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at American Dreamer STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.70 672nd 698 3.7%
2019 22.56 645th 711 9.3%
2021 30.78 320th 428 25.2%
2022 27.34 572nd 684 16.4%
2023 22.66 633rd 692 8.5%
2024 23.89 580th 655 11.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for American Dreamer STEM Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at American Dreamer STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.41 1182nd 1241 4.8%
2022 13.45 1288th 1369 5.9%
2023 11.53 1312th 1367 4.0%
2024 12.06 1290th 1363 5.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Dreamer STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.00 934th 1019 8.3%
2022 19.96 1091st 1221 10.6%
2023 16.67 1154th 1234 6.5%
2024 17.10 1109th 1219 9.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at American Dreamer STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.69 996th 1017 2.1%
2022 11.65 1239th 1286 3.7%
2023 11.62 1218th 1275 4.5%
2024 9.75 1223rd 1251 2.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at American Dreamer STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.96 1003rd 1048 4.3%
2022 16.30 1148th 1286 10.7%
2023 12.25 1238th 1292 4.2%
2024 16.21 1125th 1264 11.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at American Dreamer STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.40 323rd 385 16.1%
2022 27.16 481st 573 16.1%
2023 20.78 530th 569 6.9%
2024 23.97 461st 548 15.9%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for American Dreamer STEM Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 111 138 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 250
1990 164 95 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 261
1991 181 102 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1992 214 122 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1993 227 135 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1994 230 143 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 233 139 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 233 139 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 236 149 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1998 233 148 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 232 147 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 228 148 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2001 220 160 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2002 195 181 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2003 195 181 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2004 178 187 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2005 167 186 1 1 0 n/a n/a 12 367
2006 150 199 0 1 0 n/a n/a 19 369
2007 133 196 0 1 0 n/a n/a 20 350
2008 109 218 0 0 0 n/a n/a 33 360
2009 92 198 0 0 0 n/a n/a 25 315
2010 84 214 0 0 0 n/a n/a 28 326
2011 83 205 0 0 0 0 32 0 320
2012 64 232 0 5 0 0 23 0 324
2013 45 243 0 3 0 0 26 0 317
2014 28 244 0 2 0 0 23 0 297
2015 33 235 0 2 1 0 23 0 294
2016 32 230 0 3 2 0 37 0 304
2017 35 231 0 3 2 0 39 0 310
2018 33 231 0 4 0 0 25 0 293
2019 38 234 0 4 0 0 26 0 302
2020 41 282 4 4 0 0 1 0 332
2021 58 278 0 4 0 0 40 0 380
2022 56 299 0 4 0 0 42 0 401
2023 65 280 1 7 1 0 37 0 391
2024 63 255 0 5 0 0 41 0 364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at American Dreamer STEM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 250 12.5 20.0 n/a
1990 261 15.5 16.8 n/a
1991 285 15.0 19.0 n/a
1992 340 16.0 21.2 n/a
1993 364 17.0 21.4 n/a
1994 375 16.0 23.4 n/a
1995 374 17.0 22.0 n/a
1996 374 17.0 22.0 n/a
1997 386 17.0 22.7 n/a
1998 382 18.0 21.2 n/a
1999 379 18.0 21.1 n/a
2000 379 18.0 21.1 n/a
2001 382 20.0 19.1 n/a
2002 379 18.0 21.1 56.2
2003 379 18.0 21.1 56.2
2004 369 18.0 20.5 59.6
2005 367 19.0 19.3 57.7
2006 369 19.0 19.4 62.3
2007 350 19.0 18.4 n/a
2008 360 17.0 21.2 70.9
2009 315 20.0 15.8 n/a
2010 326 20.0 16.3 n/a
2011 320 15.1 21.1 75.9
2012 324 16.0 20.2 84
2013 317 23.6 13.4 88.3
2014 297 15.0 19.8 78.1
2015 294 20.0 14.7 87.8
2016 304 13.0 23.3 81.6
2017 310 17.5 17.6 82.3
2018 293 19.5 15.0 88.4
2019 302 18.0 16.7 76.2
2020 332 15.0 22.1 90.7
2021 380 n/a n/a n/a
2022 401 21.0 19.0 86
2023 391 19.0 20.5 90
2024 364 26.0 14.0 77.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio American Dreamer STEM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 250 12.5 20.0 n/a
1990 261 15.5 16.8 n/a
1991 285 15.0 19.0 n/a
1992 340 16.0 21.2 n/a
1993 364 17.0 21.4 n/a
1994 375 16.0 23.4 n/a
1995 374 17.0 22.0 n/a
1996 374 17.0 22.0 n/a
1997 386 17.0 22.7 n/a
1998 382 18.0 21.2 n/a
1999 379 18.0 21.1 n/a
2000 379 18.0 21.1 n/a
2001 382 20.0 19.1 n/a
2002 379 18.0 21.1 56.2
2003 379 18.0 21.1 56.2
2004 369 18.0 20.5 59.6
2005 367 19.0 19.3 57.7
2006 369 19.0 19.4 62.3
2007 350 19.0 18.4 n/a
2008 360 17.0 21.2 70.9
2009 315 20.0 15.8 n/a
2010 326 20.0 16.3 n/a
2011 320 15.1 21.1 75.9
2012 324 16.0 20.2 84
2013 317 23.6 13.4 88.3
2014 297 15.0 19.8 78.1
2015 294 20.0 14.7 87.8
2016 304 13.0 23.3 81.6
2017 310 17.5 17.6 82.3
2018 293 19.5 15.0 88.4
2019 302 18.0 16.7 76.2
2020 332 15.0 22.1 90.7
2021 380 n/a n/a n/a
2022 401 21.0 19.0 86
2023 391 19.0 20.5 90
2024 364 26.0 14.0 77.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201596.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%12.4%96.2%96.2%
201698.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%12.9%98.0%85.1%11.9%
201798.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%14.2%98.1%98.1%12.9%
201898.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%12.5%98.3%96.3%10.1%
201999.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%13.0%99.3%99.0%12.0%
202198.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%21.8%
202298.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%31.8%
202397.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%23.0%97.2%97.2%32.9%
202498.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%30.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for American Dreamer STEM Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,940 (16.2%) $10,043 (83.8%) $11,982
2020 $1,512 (12.8%) $10,324 (87.2%) $11,836
2021 $1,664 (12.6%) $11,585 (87.4%) $13,250
2022 $1,664 (12.6%) $11,585 (87.4%) $13,250
2023 $2,322 (14.8%) $13,325 (85.2%) $15,647
2024 $3,682 (19.3%) $15,349 (80.6%) $19,032

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on American Dreamer STEM Academy

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2043rd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 2029th of 2077 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (American Dreamer STEM Academy)2.42.4
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Decatur School District 61)96.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (American Dreamer STEM Academy)04.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Decatur School District 61)7.35
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (American Dreamer STEM Academy)2.87
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur School District 61)11.76.6
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (American Dreamer STEM Academy)2.84.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Decatur School District 61)6.22.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (American Dreamer STEM Academy)8.70
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur School District 61)13.87.3
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (American Dreamer STEM Academy)6.50
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Decatur School District 61)5.92.1
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (American Dreamer STEM Academy)8.515
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Decatur School District 61)26.918.2
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (American Dreamer STEM Academy)7.92.4
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur School District 61)11.46.7
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (American Dreamer STEM Academy)5.30
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Decatur School District 61)3.72.3
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students302391
 29.5%
African American234280
 19.7%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White3865
 71.1%
Two or More Races2637
 42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.2%90%
 13.9%


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Students at American Dreamer STEM Academy are 70% African American, 17% White, 11% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

American Dreamer STEM Academy ranks in the bottom 2.6% of Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 364 students attended American Dreamer STEM Academy.


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