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South Shores Elementary School vs. Dennis Lab School

Should you attend South Shores Elementary School or Dennis Lab School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
South Shores Elementary School
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Dennis Lab School
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-6, South Shores Elementary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-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 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
338 students
539 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Shores Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dennis Lab School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Shores Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dennis Lab School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Shores Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dennis Lab School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Shores Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur SD 61 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dennis Lab School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur SD 61 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3352 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#3509 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Shores Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dennis Lab School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
2%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Shores Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur SD 61 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dennis Lab School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur SD 61 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Shores Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur SD 61 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dennis Lab School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur SD 61 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Shores Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dennis Lab School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
50
63
Grade 1 Students
48
68
Grade 2 Students
50
57
Grade 3 Students
51
61
Grade 4 Students
48
50
Grade 5 Students
52
62
Grade 6 Students
39
60
Grade 7 Students
-
61
Grade 8 Students
-
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Shores Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur SD 61 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur SD 61 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Shores Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur SD 61 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur SD 61 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
48%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Shores Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur SD 61 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur SD 61 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Shores Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur SD 61 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur SD 61 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Shores Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur SD 61 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur SD 61 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Shores Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur SD 61 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dennis Lab School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur SD 61 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Shores Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur SD 61 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dennis Lab School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur SD 61 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
(11-12 School Year Data)
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Shores Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur SD 61 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dennis Lab School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur SD 61 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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