D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Johns Hill Magnet School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 601 N Church St, Decatur, IL 62522
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Illinois
Growth
D
Students gain 0.60 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 14th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
623
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%14/100Students gain 0.60 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−14 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−14 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%22%reading -11 pts, math -9 pts35th percentile (list)
Black8%3%reading -4 pts, math -3 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic5%5%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts9th percentile (list)
Asian10%10%reading -49 pts, math -52 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -18 pts, math -16 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 601 N Church St
City Decatur
ZIP Code 62522
District 1711850
NCES School ID 171185005156
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62522

Understanding the community around Johns Hill Magnet School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,144
Per Capita Income $27,936
Poverty Rate 17.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School or Higher 94.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $98,300
Median Rent $748
Owner-Occupied 64.0%
Renter-Occupied 36.0%
View full data for ZIP 62522 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Johns Hill Magnet School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 41.3%
Hispanic/Latino 25.7%
White 18.0%
Two or More Races 11.1%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 623
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Johns Hill Magnet School?
Johns Hill Magnet School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Johns Hill Magnet School?
Johns Hill Magnet School has 623 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Johns Hill Magnet School serve?
Johns Hill Magnet School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Johns Hill Magnet School receive per student?
Johns Hill Magnet School receives $18,855 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Johns Hill Magnet School in 62522 ▼
Avg Home Value
$91,808
Avg Monthly Rent
$890
1-Year Change
+11.0%
% Renters
36.0%

Other Schools in 62522

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026