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Kaneland Harter Middle School vs. Geneva Middle Sch South

Should you attend Kaneland Harter Middle School or Geneva Middle Sch South? 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
Kaneland Harter Middle School
1601 N Esker Dr
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Geneva Middle Sch South
1415 Viking Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Geneva Middle Sch South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 820 students in grades 6-8, Kaneland Harter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 591 students in grades 6-8, Geneva Middle Sch South ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
820 students
591 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kaneland Harter 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 Geneva Middle Sch South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kaneland Harter Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Geneva Middle Sch South.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kaneland Harter 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 Geneva Middle Sch South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kaneland Harter Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kaneland CUSD 302 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 Geneva Middle Sch South with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Geneva CUSD 304 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

#1943 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#828 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kaneland Harter Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Geneva Middle Sch South, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Top 50% in IL)
40%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kaneland Harter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Geneva Middle Sch South who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Geneva CUSD 304 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kaneland Harter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kaneland CUSD 302 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 Geneva Middle Sch South who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Geneva CUSD 304 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kaneland Harter Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Geneva Middle Sch South by grade.
Grade 6 Students
265
193
Grade 7 Students
267
203
Grade 8 Students
288
195

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kaneland Harter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kaneland CUSD 302 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 Geneva Middle Sch South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Geneva CUSD 304 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kaneland Harter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kaneland CUSD 302 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 Geneva Middle Sch South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Geneva CUSD 304 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kaneland Harter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kaneland CUSD 302 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 Geneva Middle Sch South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Geneva CUSD 304 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kaneland Harter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kaneland CUSD 302 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 Geneva Middle Sch South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Geneva CUSD 304 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kaneland Harter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kaneland CUSD 302 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 Geneva Middle Sch South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Geneva CUSD 304 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kaneland Harter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kaneland CUSD 302 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 Geneva Middle Sch South, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Geneva CUSD 304 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
15%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kaneland Harter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kaneland CUSD 302 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 Geneva Middle Sch South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Geneva CUSD 304 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
5%
4%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kaneland Harter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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