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Harlem Middle School vs. Thurgood Marshall School

Should you attend Harlem Middle School or Thurgood Marshall School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Harlem Middle School
735 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Thurgood Marshall School
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
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Thurgood Marshall School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 951 students in grades 7-8, Harlem Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 483 students in grades 5-8, Thurgood Marshall School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
5-8
Total Students
951 students
483 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harlem Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thurgood Marshall School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harlem Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thurgood Marshall School.
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harlem Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thurgood Marshall School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harlem Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harlem Ud 122 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockford SD 205 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2104 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#9 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harlem Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thurgood Marshall School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 1% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harlem Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harlem Ud 122 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurgood Marshall School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockford SD 205 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
82%
(Top 1% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harlem Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harlem Ud 122 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurgood Marshall School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockford SD 205 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
96%
(Top 1% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harlem Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thurgood Marshall School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
116
Grade 6 Students
-
113
Grade 7 Students
460
129
Grade 8 Students
491
125

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harlem Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harlem Ud 122 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thurgood Marshall School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockford SD 205 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harlem Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harlem Ud 122 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thurgood Marshall School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockford SD 205 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harlem Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harlem Ud 122 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thurgood Marshall School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockford SD 205 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harlem Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harlem Ud 122 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thurgood Marshall School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockford SD 205 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harlem Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harlem Ud 122 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thurgood Marshall School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockford SD 205 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harlem Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harlem Ud 122 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thurgood Marshall School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockford SD 205 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harlem Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harlem Ud 122 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thurgood Marshall School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockford SD 205 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harlem Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harlem Ud 122 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thurgood Marshall School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockford SD 205 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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