Social-emotional Learning Academy

620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Social-emotional Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
46 students
No Summary generated because only 4 years of data available
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤20%
28%
(20-21)
≤20%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)
2%
26%
No Summary generated because only 4 years of data available
Black
(19-20)
52%
17%
No Summary generated because only 4 years of data available
White
(19-20)
43%
48%
No Summary generated because only 4 years of data available
Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
4%
No Summary generated because only 4 years of data available
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
80%
47%
No Summary generated because only 4 years of data available
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Social-emotional Learning Academy?
46 students attend Social-emotional Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Social-emotional Learning Academy students are Black, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Social-emotional Learning Academy offer ?
Social-emotional Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Social-emotional Learning Academy part of?
Social-emotional Learning Academy is part of Macon-Piatt Special Educ Jnt Agr School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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