Maroa-Forsyth Grade School vs Robertson Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
Forsyth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
Robertson Charter School
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
327 students
| Measure | Maroa-Forsyth Grade School Forsyth, Illinois | Robertson Charter School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 2,303 | #2213 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #21393 of 50,301 | #49003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 593 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 29.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 2% |
| city | Forsyth | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 11.6).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 2%).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 7%).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 63.9%).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 29.7).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 327.
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School is a public school while Robertson Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Maroa-Forsyth Grade School better than Robertson Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Maroa-Forsyth Grade School ranks higher (55.4 vs 11.6 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 Maroa-Forsyth Grade School and Robertson Charter School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Forsyth and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School: 593. Robertson Charter School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maroa-Forsyth Grade School and Robertson Charter School rank in Illinois?
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School is 656th of 2,303 and Robertson Charter School is 2213th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).