Harlem Ud 122 School District

8605 N 2nd St
Machesney Park, IL 61115-2003
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,108 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
6,108 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
444 Teachers
137,830 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 861 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#598 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

18%
27%

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22%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

47%
50%
80%
87.6%
(2022-23)
37.8%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
18%
29%

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% Black
8%
16%

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% White
64%
45%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,245 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,279 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$142 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$24,245
$25,132

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$23,279
$24,168

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Harlem Ud 122 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olson Park Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1414 Minahan Dr
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4504
Gr: 1-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Ralston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
710 Ralston Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Gr: 1-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Harlem Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Gr: 6-8 | 1,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Loves Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
344 Grand Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4501
Gr: 1-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Machesney Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8615 N 2nd St
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Gr: 1-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Harlem High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9229 N Alpine Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,884 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Rock Cut Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7944 Forest Hills Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4506
Gr: 1-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 Maple Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4502
Gr: 1-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
935 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4507
Gr: 1-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8500 Victory Ln
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4503
Gr: 1-3 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
808 Harlem Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4559
Gr: PK-K | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harlem Ud 122 School District?
Harlem Ud 122 School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,108 students.
What is the rank of Harlem Ud 122 School District?
Harlem Ud 122 School District is ranked #595 out of 861 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?
64% of Harlem Ud 122 School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 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 $23,279 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,108 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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