Dennis Lab School

1499 W Main St, Dennis Lab Sch
Decatur, IL 62522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dennis Lab School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dennis Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Dennis Lab School's student population of 551 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
551 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Dennis Lab School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dennis Lab School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3405 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
4%
28%
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4%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dennis Lab School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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6%
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Hispanic
5%
28%
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Black
51%
16%
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White
33%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Dennis Lab School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dennis Lab School's ranking?
Dennis Lab School is ranked #3405 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dennis Lab School?
551 students attend Dennis Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dennis Lab School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennis Lab School?
Dennis Lab School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dennis Lab School offer ?
Dennis Lab School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dennis Lab School part of?
Dennis Lab School is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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