Serving 973 students in grades 7-8, Harlem Middle 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 973 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harlem Middle School's student population of 973 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
973 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harlem Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlem Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2416 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
9%
17%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlem Middle School's ranking?
Harlem Middle School is ranked #2416 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Harlem Middle School often compared to?
Harlem Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Harlem Middle School?
973 students attend Harlem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Harlem Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlem Middle School?
Harlem Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harlem Middle School offer ?
Harlem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Harlem Middle School part of?
Harlem Middle School is part of Harlem Ud 122 School District.
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