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Harlem Ud 122 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,254 students in Harlem Ud 122 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Harlem Ud 122 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
6,254 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
449 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harlem Ud 122 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#598 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
28%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
66%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,173 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,130 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$113 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,173
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,130
$21,244
Best Harlem Ud 122 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olson Park Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1414 Minahan Dr
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4504
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4504
Gr: 1-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Ralston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Ralston Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Gr: 1-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Harlem Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Gr: 7-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Loves Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
344 Grand Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4501
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4501
Gr: 1-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Machesney Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8615 N 2nd St
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Gr: 1-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Harlem High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9229 N Alpine Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,947 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Rock Cut Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7944 Forest Hills Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4506
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4506
Gr: 1-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Maple Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4502
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4502
Gr: 1-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
935 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4507
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4507
Gr: 1-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Victory Ln
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4503
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4503
Gr: 1-3 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
808 Harlem Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4559
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4559
Gr: PK-K | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harlem Ud 122 School District?
Harlem Ud 122 School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,254 students.
What is the rank of Harlem Ud 122 School District?
Harlem Ud 122 School District is ranked #593 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlem Ud 122 School District?
66% of Harlem Ud 122 School District students are White, 17% 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 Ud 122 School District?
Harlem Ud 122 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Harlem Ud 122 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,130 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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