Michael E. Baum Elementary School

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Michael E. Baum Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

801 S Lake Ridge Ave, Decatur, IL

Lakeridge Neighborhood

Decatur School District No. 61

313 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Tanya Young

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
13%

Reading Proficiency
23%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

23%

Math Proficiency

13%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 18:1 Teachers 17	Full Time Teachers 17
Teachers in First or Second Year 14.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 55.5%	Female 44.5%
Black 40.2%	White 33.6%
Two or more races 20.6%	Hispanic 4.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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% Renters

12%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Eisenhower High School

9th to 12th
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Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 Lakeridge

Michael E. Baum Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Decatur, IL and is served by the Decatur School District No. 61 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 313 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. Michael E. Baum Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $137,957. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eisenhower High School, Hillside Bethel Tabernacle, Teen Challenge-Home For Girls, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Michael E. Baum Elementary School.

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