For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 539 students in 62523, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62523, IL is Dennis Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62523 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62523, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62523, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dennis Lab School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
62523, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Teen Ged Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
363 N Water
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
Heartland Technical Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62523, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62523, IL include Dennis Lab School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62523?
1 public middle schools are located in 62523.
What is the racial composition of students in 62523?
62523 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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