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Stephen Decatur Middle School vs. American Dreamer Stem Academy

Should you attend Stephen Decatur Middle School or American Dreamer Stem Academy? 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
Stephen Decatur Middle School
1 Educational Park
Decatur, IL 62526
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
American Dreamer Stem Academy
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Stephen Decatur Middle 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 467 students in grades 7-8, Stephen Decatur Middle 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 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-8, American Dreamer Stem Academy 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 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
K-8
Total Students
467 students
364 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stephen Decatur Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at American Dreamer Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stephen Decatur Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at American Dreamer Stem Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stephen Decatur Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at American Dreamer Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Middle 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 American Dreamer Stem Academy 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#3517 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#3517 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stephen Decatur Middle 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 American Dreamer Stem Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
2%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
2%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stephen Decatur Middle 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 American Dreamer Stem Academy 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.
3%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
3%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stephen Decatur Middle 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 American Dreamer Stem Academy 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.
14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% 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 Stephen Decatur Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of American Dreamer Stem Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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45
Grade 1 Students
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43
Grade 2 Students
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45
Grade 3 Students
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30
Grade 4 Students
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38
Grade 5 Students
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44
Grade 6 Students
-
47
Grade 7 Students
205
42
Grade 8 Students
262
30
<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 Stephen Decatur Middle 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 American Dreamer Stem Academy, 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 2003-04 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stephen Decatur Middle 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 American Dreamer Stem Academy, 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.
% Black
47%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stephen Decatur Middle 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 American Dreamer Stem Academy, 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.
% White
34%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stephen Decatur Middle 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 American Dreamer Stem Academy, 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stephen Decatur Middle 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 American Dreamer Stem Academy, 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.
0.65
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stephen Decatur Middle 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 American Dreamer Stem Academy, 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stephen Decatur Middle 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 American Dreamer Stem Academy, 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
9%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stephen Decatur Middle 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 American Dreamer Stem Academy, 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 2012-13 school year.
 
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