For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 539 students in 62523, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 62523, IL is Dennis Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62523 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62523, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62523, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dennis Lab School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Gr: K-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
62523, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Heartland Technical Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62523, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62523, IL include Dennis Lab School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62523?
1 public middle schools are located in 62523.
What is the racial composition of students in 62523?
62523 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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