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Middlefork Primary School vs. Harper Elementary School

Should you attend Middlefork Primary School or Harper Elementary 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
Middlefork Primary School
405 Wagner Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Harper Elementary School
1101 Dartmouth St
Wilmette, IL 60091
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Middlefork Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Harper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Middlefork Primary School ranks in the top 5% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 370 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-4
Total Students
239 students
370 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Middlefork Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harper Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Middlefork Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harper Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Middlefork Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harper Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Middlefork Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 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 Harper Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilmette School District 39 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#154 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#95 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Middlefork Primary 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 Harper Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 1% in IL)
60-64%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middlefork Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 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 Harper Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilmette School District 39 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middlefork Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 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 Harper Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilmette School District 39 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Middlefork Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harper Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
7
8
Kindergarten Students
44
57
Grade 1 Students
68
59
Grade 2 Students
53
69
Grade 3 Students
67
96
Grade 4 Students
-
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Middlefork Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 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 Harper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wilmette School District 39 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Middlefork Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 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 Harper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilmette School District 39 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Middlefork Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 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 Harper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilmette School District 39 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
82%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Middlefork Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 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 Harper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilmette School District 39 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
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Middlefork Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 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 Harper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilmette School District 39 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Middlefork Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 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 Harper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilmette School District 39 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
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Middlefork Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 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 Harper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wilmette School District 39 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(11-12 School Year Data)
1%
(12-13 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wilmette School District 39 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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