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Thurgood Marshall School vs. Harlem Middle School

Should you attend Thurgood Marshall School or Harlem Middle 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
Thurgood Marshall School
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Harlem Middle School
735 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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%)
n/a
Overview
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 27%). 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).
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 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
7-8
Total Students
483 students
951 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thurgood Marshall School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harlem Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thurgood Marshall School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harlem Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
80 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thurgood Marshall School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harlem Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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 School District 205 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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 Unit School District 122 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#15 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
#1989 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thurgood Marshall 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 Harlem Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 1% in IL)
19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
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 School District 205 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 Harlem Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harlem Unit School District 122 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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 School District 205 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 Harlem Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harlem Unit School District 122 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

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

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
2%
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 School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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 Unit School District 122 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
16%
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 School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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 Unit School District 122 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
7%
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 School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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 Unit School District 122 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
67%
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 School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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 Unit School District 122 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
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 School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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 Unit School District 122 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thurgood Marshall School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harlem Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harlem Unit School District 122 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
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 School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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 Unit School District 122 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
13%
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 School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
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 Unit School District 122 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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