About This School
Preschool | Grades K-8 | Decatur SD 61
Johns Hill Magnet School is located in Decatur, IL and is one of 24 schools in Decatur School District 61. It is a magnet school that serves 497 students in grades K-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Johns Hill Magnet School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Johns Hill Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Johns Hill Magnet School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Johns Hill Magnet School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Johns Hill Magnet School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Johns Hill Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Johns Hill Magnet School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Johns Hill Magnet School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| St Patrick School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Decatur Area Technical Academy 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Phoenix Enrichment Center 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Hope Academy 0.9 miles |  |
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| Mary W French Academy 1 miles |  |
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Johns Hill Magnet School
Our daughter attended this school from 4-8th grade. We loved that she was tracking her own progress when learning and that she had many opportunities for extra curricular activities. She enjoyed her teachers and I feel that she learned a great deal while attending. I would have liked to see more parent participation in the classroom encouraged by the teachers however. Show Choir and musical programs were a great outlet for her talents there.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 497
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Johns Hill Magnet School had 55% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
39%
Black
32%
Hispanic
15%
Two or More Races
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
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Decatur SD 61 District Spending
$9,047Per Pupil
The Decatur SD 61 spends $9,047 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 48% on instruction, 48% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Decatur SD 61 District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Johns Hill Magnet School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Decatur School District 61Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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