Argenta-Oreana Elementary School vs Stephen Decatur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argenta-Oreana Elementary School
Oreana · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 7–8
413 students
| Measure | Argenta-Oreana Elementary School Oreana, Illinois | Stephen Decatur Middle School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 2,303 | #664 of 670 |
| National rank | #28218 of 50,301 | #15173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 445 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 4% |
| city | Oreana | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Argenta-Oreana Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 9.0).
- •Argenta-Oreana Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 4%).
- •Argenta-Oreana Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 11%).
- •Argenta-Oreana Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 85.7%).
- •Argenta-Oreana Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.0).
- •Argenta-Oreana Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 413.
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 Argenta-Oreana Elementary School better than Stephen Decatur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Argenta-Oreana Elementary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 9.0 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 Argenta-Oreana Elementary School and Stephen Decatur Middle School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Oreana and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argenta-Oreana Elementary School: 445. Stephen Decatur Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argenta-Oreana Elementary School and Stephen Decatur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Argenta-Oreana Elementary School is 954th of 2,303 and Stephen Decatur Middle School is 664th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).