Harris Elementary School (Closed 2013)
- Harris Elementary School served 204 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 204 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 80% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 92% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 33% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison CUSD 12 School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harris Elementary School is Madison Senior High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Madison Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bernard Long Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Madison Bernard Long Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 378 students
0.5 miles
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618)876-6409 0.5 PK-5 378 - Madison Madison Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 124 students
0.5 miles
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618)877-6409 0.5 6-8 124 - Madison Madison Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 170 students
0.5 miles
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618)876-7010 0.5 9-12 170 - Madison Madison Student Support Center Magnet School
Grades: 2-12 | 12 students
0.5 miles
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618)876-6409 0.5 2-12 12 - Lovejoy Lovejoy Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 87 students
1.7 miles
Po Box 250
Lovejoy, IL 62059
(618)271-1014 1.7 PK-5 87
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