Top Rankings
Harlem Ud 122 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,286 students in Harlem Ud 122 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Harlem Ud 122 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
6,286 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
455 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Harlem Ud 122 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#560 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.68
# American Indian Students
25 Students
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
87 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
932 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
27%
# Black Students
423 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
7%
17%
# White Students
4,303 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
69%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
513 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
272
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
470
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
453
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
389
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
418
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
434
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
448
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
461
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
488
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
486
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
607
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
500
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
413
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
447
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,075 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,037 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$120 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending (20-21)
$113 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$19,075
$22,158
Spending / Student (20-21)
$18,037
$21,406
Best Harlem Ud 122 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olson Park Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1414 Minahan Dr
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4504
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4504
Grades: 1-6
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Ralston Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Ralston Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Grades: 1-6
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Machesney Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8615 N 2nd St
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Grades: 4-6
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Harlem High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9229 N Alpine Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,967 students
Rank: #55.
Harlem Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
735 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Grades: 7-8
| 973 students
Rank: #66.
Loves Park Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
344 Grand Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4501
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4501
Grades: 1-6
| 343 students
Rank: #77.
Rock Cut Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7944 Forest Hills Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4506
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4506
Grades: 1-6
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Marquette Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Victory Ln
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4503
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4503
Grades: 1-3
| 264 students
Rank: #99.
Windsor Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
935 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4507
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4507
Grades: 1-6
| 341 students
Rank: #1010.
Maple Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Maple Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4502
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4502
Grades: 1-6
| 372 students
Rank: n/an/a
808 Harlem Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4559
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4559
Grades: PK-K
| 620 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harlem Ud 122 School District?
Harlem Ud 122 School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,286 students.
What is the rank of Harlem Ud 122 School District?
Harlem Ud 122 School District is ranked #587 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlem Ud 122 School District?
69% of Harlem Ud 122 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlem Ud 122 School District?
Harlem Ud 122 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Harlem Ud 122 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,037 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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