Maroa-Forsyth Grade School vs Stephen Decatur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.4 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
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 7–8
413 students
| Measure | Maroa-Forsyth Grade School Forsyth, Illinois | Stephen Decatur Middle School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 2,303 | #664 of 670 |
| National rank | #21393 of 50,301 | #15173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 593 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 4% |
| city | Forsyth | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 9.0).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 4%).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 11%).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 85.7%).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.0).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School is the larger school with 593 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 Maroa-Forsyth Grade School better than Stephen Decatur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maroa-Forsyth Grade School ranks higher (55.4 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 Maroa-Forsyth Grade School and Stephen Decatur Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Forsyth and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School: 593. Stephen Decatur Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maroa-Forsyth Grade School and Stephen Decatur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School is 656th of 2,303 and Stephen Decatur Middle School is 664th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).