Dennis Lab School vs Michael E Baum Elem School
Michael E Baum Elem School has a higher overall rating of 4.2/10 compared to 3.7/10. Dennis Lab School is significantly larger with 539 students, about 1.7× the size of Michael E Baum Elem School (311). In math proficiency, Dennis Lab School leads at 10.0%.
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Dennis Lab School
Decatur, IL
3.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
539 students
Michael E Baum Elem School
Decatur, IL
4.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
311 students
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| Metric | Dennis Lab School | Michael E Baum Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.7 / 10 | 4.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.7 | 3.4 |
| Growth Score | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.3% | 75.2% |
| Environment Score | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| State Rank | #3,636 of 3,814 | #3,478 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 5th | 9th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Dennis Lab School | Michael E Baum Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 10.0% | 7.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 24.0% | 12.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Decatur (62523) | Decatur (62521) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | — | $66,848 |
| Median Home Value | — | $119,900 |
| Median Rent | $333 | $857 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 5.2% | 22.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 49.0% | 12.5% |
| Avg Commute | — | 18 min |