Pershing Early Learning Center vs Stephen Decatur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pershing Early Learning Center
Decatur · Public other · Grades PK–PK
416 students
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 7–8
413 students
| Measure | Pershing Early Learning Center Decatur, Illinois | Stephen Decatur Middle School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #664 of 670 |
| National rank | – | #15173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 416 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 11% |
| Math proficiency | – | 4% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 85.7%).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 26.0).
- •Pershing Early Learning Center is the larger school with 416 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 Pershing Early Learning Center better than Stephen Decatur Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pershing Early Learning Center and Stephen Decatur Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pershing Early Learning Center: 416. Stephen Decatur Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pershing Early Learning Center and Stephen Decatur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Pershing Early Learning Center is unranked and Stephen Decatur Middle School is 664th of 670 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).