Harlem Ud 122 School District
School District · Machesney Park, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
9 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,254
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
9 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,254
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#400 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,101
+$4,411 vs Illinois median
District size
6,254 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Harlem Ud 122 ranks #400 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Harlem Ud 122's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marquette Elem School (7.4/10), Maple Elem School (6.9/10), and Ralston Elem School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Harlem Ud 122 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Harlem Ud 122 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Harlem Ud 122
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquette Elem School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Maple Elem School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Ralston Elem School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Harlem Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Olson Park Elem School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Windsor Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Loves Park Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Machesney Elem School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Rock Cut Elem School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Harlem High School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Harlem Ud 122
Harlem Ud 122 is a Machesney Park, Illinois school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 6,254 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $21,101 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Harlem Ud 122 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marquette Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Harlem Ud 122 students show an average math proficiency of 30.8% and ELA proficiency of 34.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Harlem Ud 122, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harlem Ud 122 with test data.
Schools in Harlem Ud 122
11 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Machesney Park
- Total Enrollment
- 6,254
- Teachers (FTE)
- 449
- District spending per student
- $21,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harlem Ud 122?
Harlem Ud 122 has 11 schools in total — 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Harlem Ud 122?
The average composite rating for Harlem Ud 122 is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Harlem Ud 122?
Harlem Ud 122's district-level spending was $21,101 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harlem Ud 122?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harlem Ud 122 is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harlem Ud 122?
Marquette Elem School is the highest-rated school in Harlem Ud 122 with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Harlem Ud 122?
Across schools in Harlem Ud 122 with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harlem Ud 122 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Harlem Ud 122 has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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