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Stephen Decatur Middle School

Decatur, Illinois · Grades 7 to 8 · Decatur SD 61

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About Stephen Decatur Middle School

Located in Decatur, Illinois, Stephen Decatur Middle School is a public school for grades 7 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 413 students enrolled. With about 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Macon County. Decatur SD 61 runs 15 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 24 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1 Educational Park, Decatur, IL 62526
Phone	(217) 362-3251
School district	Decatur SD 61
Grades	7 to 8
Students (2024-25)	413
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	23
Students per teacher	18
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Macon County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171185004100). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Stephen Decatur Middle School serve?

Stephen Decatur Middle School serves grades 7 through 8.

How many students attend Stephen Decatur Middle School?

Stephen Decatur Middle School reported 413 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Middle School?

About 18 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 413 students and 23 teachers in federal data.

Is Stephen Decatur Middle School a public or charter school?

Stephen Decatur Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Stephen Decatur Middle School in?

Stephen Decatur Middle School is part of Decatur SD 61. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/decatur-sd-61/

Where is Stephen Decatur Middle School located?

Stephen Decatur Middle School is at 1 Educational Park, Decatur, IL 62526. The phone number is (217) 362-3251.

How many other schools are near Stephen Decatur Middle School?

There are 24 other schools within 5 miles of Stephen Decatur Middle School in our directory.