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Dennis Lab School vs. Meridian Elementary School

Should you attend Dennis Lab School or Meridian Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Dennis Lab School
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Meridian Elementary School
509 S Lewis St
Blue Mound, IL 62513
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7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Dennis Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dennis Lab School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meridian Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
539 students
477 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dennis Lab School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meridian Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dennis Lab School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meridian Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dennis Lab School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meridian Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dennis Lab School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur School District 61 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Meridian Community Unit School District 15 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#3509 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1314 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dennis Lab School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meridian Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
2%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
30-34%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dennis Lab School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur School District 61 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Meridian Community Unit School District 15 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
4%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dennis Lab School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur School District 61 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Meridian Community Unit School District 15 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dennis Lab School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meridian Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
71
Kindergarten Students
63
84
Grade 1 Students
68
63
Grade 2 Students
57
62
Grade 3 Students
61
60
Grade 4 Students
50
67
Grade 5 Students
62
70
Grade 6 Students
60
-
Grade 7 Students
61
-
Grade 8 Students
57
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur School District 61 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meridian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Meridian Community Unit School District 15 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur School District 61 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meridian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Meridian Community Unit School District 15 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
53%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur School District 61 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meridian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Meridian Community Unit School District 15 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur School District 61 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meridian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Meridian Community Unit School District 15 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur School District 61 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meridian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Meridian Community Unit School District 15 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dennis Lab School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur School District 61 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meridian Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Meridian Community Unit School District 15 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dennis Lab School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur School District 61 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meridian Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Meridian Community Unit School District 15 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dennis Lab School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur School District 61 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meridian Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Meridian Community Unit School District 15 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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