Harper Elementary School vs. Mckenzie Elementary School
Should I attend Harper Elementary School or Mckenzie Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Harper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Mckenzie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Harper Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mckenzie Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
425 students
447 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#230 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
9
8
Kindergarten Students
67
87
Grade 1 Students
92
85
Grade 2 Students
84
94
Grade 3 Students
85
78
Grade 4 Students
88
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
82%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
n/a