Parsons Elementary School vs Stephen Decatur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parsons Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 7–8
413 students
| Measure | Parsons Elementary School Decatur, Illinois | Stephen Decatur Middle School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2220 of 2,303 | #664 of 670 |
| National rank | #49104 of 50,301 | #15173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 505 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 4% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parsons Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.3 vs 9.0).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 4%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 89.5%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.0).
- •Parsons Elementary School is the larger school with 505 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 Parsons Elementary School better than Stephen Decatur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parsons Elementary School ranks higher (11.3 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 Parsons Elementary School and Stephen Decatur Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parsons Elementary School: 505. Stephen Decatur Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parsons Elementary School and Stephen Decatur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Parsons Elementary School is 2220th of 2,303 and Stephen Decatur Middle School is 664th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).