Below Average
#3138 of 3,813 schools in IL
Macarthur High School
High School · Decatur Sd 61 · Decatur, IL
A Decatur Sd 61 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 E Eldorado St, Decatur, IL 62523
- Math 6% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Macarthur High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Macarthur High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,518/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median rent
$333/mo
College educated
5.2%
Homeownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
49%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 7–12 | 1.9 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 936 | Compare → |
| Lutheran School AssociationPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Decatur Sd 61
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $15,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Macarthur High School is listed in Decatur SD 61; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macarthur High School
Macarthur High School is a public high school in Decatur, IL, part of Decatur Sd 61, serving approximately 1,042 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,138 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macarthur High School
What grades does Macarthur High School serve?
Macarthur High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Macarthur High School?
Macarthur High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,042 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Macarthur High School rank in IL?
Macarthur High School ranks #3,138 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Macarthur High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Macarthur High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Macarthur High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macarthur High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Macarthur High School a charter school?
No, Macarthur High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macarthur High School a Title I school?
No, Macarthur High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macarthur High School?
55.5% of students at Macarthur High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.3%
- Phone
- (217) 362-3152
- Area population (ZIP 62523)
- 802
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62523; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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