Harmony Emge SD 175 School District

7401 Westchester Dr
Belleville, IL 62223-2635
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Harmony Emge SD 175 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 735 students in Harmony Emge SD 175 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 Harmony Emge SD 175 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
735 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harmony Emge SD 175 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#573 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
27%
25%
30%
40-44%
50%
(2022-23)
32.1%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
29%
% Black
47%
16%
% White
35%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,297 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,230 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,297
$22,456
Spending / Student
$18,230
$21,694

Best Harmony Emge SD 175 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emge Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7401 Westchester Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-6557
Gr: 7-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Intermediate Center
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7401 Westchester Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-3747
Gr: 4-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Illini Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Gr: PK-3 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harmony Emge SD 175 School District?
Harmony Emge SD 175 School District manages 3 public schools serving 735 students.
What is the rank of Harmony Emge SD 175 School District?
Harmony Emge SD 175 School District is ranked #570 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harmony Emge SD 175 School District?
47% of Harmony Emge SD 175 School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harmony Emge SD 175 School District?
Harmony Emge SD 175 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Harmony Emge SD 175 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,230 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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