Columbus East Elem School vs Stephen Decatur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 239 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus East Elem School
Cicero · Public middle · Grades 4–6
411 students
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 7–8
413 students
| Measure | Columbus East Elem School Cicero, Illinois | Stephen Decatur Middle School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 670 | #664 of 670 |
| National rank | #13786 of 15,369 | #15173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 411 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 4% |
| city | Cicero | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus East Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 9.0).
- •Columbus East Elem School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 4%).
- •Columbus East Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Columbus East Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 85.7%).
- •Columbus East Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.0).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 411.
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 Columbus East Elem School better than Stephen Decatur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus East Elem School ranks higher (19.9 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 Columbus East Elem School and Stephen Decatur Middle School?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Cicero and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus East Elem School: 411. Stephen Decatur Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus East Elem School and Stephen Decatur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Columbus East Elem School is 602nd of 670 and Stephen Decatur Middle School is 664th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).