American Dreamer STEM Academy vs MacArthur High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Dreamer STEM Academy
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
423 students
MacArthur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,059 students
| Measure | American Dreamer STEM Academy Decatur, Illinois | MacArthur High School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2207 of 2,303 | #637 of 691 |
| National rank | #48890 of 50,301 | #16345 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 423 | 1,059 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 1,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 11% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacArthur High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 11.9).
- •MacArthur High School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •MacArthur High School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 7.5%).
- •MacArthur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 89.1%).
- •American Dreamer STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.0).
- •MacArthur High School is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 423.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Dreamer STEM Academy better than MacArthur High School?
On the Success Index (US), MacArthur High School ranks higher (12.9 vs 11.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are American Dreamer STEM Academy and MacArthur High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Dreamer STEM Academy: 423. MacArthur High School: 1,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Dreamer STEM Academy and MacArthur High School rank in Illinois?
American Dreamer STEM Academy is 2207th of 2,303 and MacArthur High School is 637th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).