Harrisburg Middle School vs. Gallatin Junior High School
Should I attend Harrisburg Middle School or Gallatin Junior High 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
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Gallatin Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 352 students in grades 6-8, Harrisburg 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 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 212 students in grades 5-8, Gallatin Junior High 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
352 students
212 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2432 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1896 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
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52
Grade 6 Students
111
67
Grade 7 Students
119
43
Grade 8 Students
122
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
3%
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% White
83%
97%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
10%
2%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
11%
