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American Dreamer STEM Academy

2115 S TAYLOR RD DECATUR, IL 62521

About American Dreamer STEM Academy

American Dreamer Stem Academy is a public school located in Decatur, IL, which is in a small city setting. The student population of American Dreamer Stem Academy is 364 and the school serves K-8. At American Dreamer Stem Academy, 2% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 3% scored at or above that level for reading. The student-teacher ratio is 14:1, which is better than that of the district. Brian Culbertson, a musician, and James W. Loewen, a historian, are two well-known people who went to MacArthur High School in Decatur, which is close by. Some nearby schools, like Johns Hill Magnet School (8% math proficiency) and Dennis Lab School (4%), do a little better. Families moving to Decatur will find affordable housing, with three-bedroom rentals averaging around $1,050 per month, typically ranging from $850 to $1,300.

American Dreamer STEM Academy Contact Information

Address

2115 S TAYLOR RD DECATUR, IL 62521

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Phone

(217) 362-3380

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 2%
Reading 3%
State average proficiency is 2% in Math and 3% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
364
Total Students
$47433
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 245 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at American Dreamer STEM Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 a.m. to 2:40 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 16.6%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 1.8%
Black 71.6%
Two+ Races 9.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
16.6%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
1.8%
Black
71.6%
Two+ Races
9.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 364
55.5%
202 Female
44.5%
162 Male

Student Population

364 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

American Dreamer STEM Academy in Decatur, IL, partnered with Illinois 4-H for a “Mindful Me” wellness and space science program.

FAQ

Q1. Are meals provided at the school?

Ans. Yes, breakfast and lunch are served daily.

Q2. Does the school provide transportation?

Ans. Yes, bus service is available for eligible students.

Q3. Are extracurricular activities available?

Ans. Yes, students participate in STEM clubs and enrichment programs.

Q4. Who is the principal of the school?

Ans. The school is led by Principal Rida Ellis.

Q5. How do I apply for admission?

Ans. Through the district’s magnet school application and lottery process.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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