Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Stevenson Accelerated 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
41%
17%
White
29%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Stevenson Accelerated School?
305 students attend Stevenson Accelerated School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Stevenson Accelerated School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Stevenson Accelerated School offer ?
Stevenson Accelerated School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Stevenson Accelerated School part of?
Stevenson Accelerated School is part of Decatur School District 61.
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