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 2026-27 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
4,382 Schools
# Students
735 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
137,830 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.
Overall District Rank
#573 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2006–2018. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
47%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
35%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,563 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,196 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,563
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,196
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Harmony Emge SD 175 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emge Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Westchester Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-6557
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Westchester Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-3747
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Illini Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
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 $19,196 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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