RATINGS

District Summary Ratings

A larger number of schools in this district are rated below average in school quality.

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Top Rated Schools in This District

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Decatur School District 61 based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

This district has a larger number of schools whose students are making less academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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Reviews From Schools in Decatur School District 61

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Parent / Guardian
February 16, 2024
Considering the school district this school lands in, the staff from the Principal down do an amazing job. Discipline is balanced with the educational process and equally applied throughout the... More
Review for Muffley Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
February 16, 2024
While having a student in this school there were fights consistently. Children taunting and bullying others face to face in front of staff, and it went unchecked. The students seemed to be running... More
Review for Stephen Decatur Middle School
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November 03, 2023
I was a student here and it was an absolute nightmare. A 15 year old in the 4TH GRADE beat up a teacher in front of the whole class and we had to go to a kindergarten classroom and police had to be... More
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