Serving 1,330 students in grades 6-8, 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 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harlem Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Loves Park, IL, encompassing approximately 21.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harlem Middle School's student population of 1,330 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,330 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harlem Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlem Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1989 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1989 out of 3,542 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Harlem Middle School?
1,330 students attend Harlem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Harlem Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harlem Middle School offer ?
Harlem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harlem Middle School part of?
Harlem Middle School is part of Harlem Ud 122 School District.
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