D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Muffley Elem School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 88 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Illinois
Growth
D
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
B+
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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
401
Students
enrolled
19.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%1/1004.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.79 in 2009–19; 23rd percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 85% 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 −22 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 proficiency3% (−24 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−20 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
White3%3%reading -36 pts, math -28 pts0th percentile (list)
Black3%5%reading -9 pts, math -1 pts18th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -22 pts, math -15 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -28 pts, math -21 pts5th 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 88 S Country Club Rd
City Decatur
ZIP Code 62521
District 1711850
NCES School ID 171185001407
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62521

Understanding the community around Muffley Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,955
Per Capita Income $36,047
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $119,000
Median Rent $850
Owner-Occupied 73.4%
Renter-Occupied 26.6%
View full data for ZIP 62521 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 62521 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 62521 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Muffley Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 45.4%
White 34.7%
Two or More Races 15.2%
Hispanic/Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 401
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Muffley Elem School?
Muffley Elem School has a Repit School Score of 36 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 Muffley Elem School?
Muffley Elem School has 401 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1.
What grades does Muffley Elem School serve?
Muffley Elem School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Muffley Elem School receive per student?
Muffley Elem School receives $18,855 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Muffley Elem School in 62521 ▼
Avg Home Value
$124,506
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1-Year Change
+10.3%
% Renters
26.6%

Other Schools in 62521

View all schools and real estate data for 62521 →

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