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#2083 of 3,813 schools in IL
Harlem Middle School
Middle School · Harlem Ud 122 · Loves Park, IL
A Harlem Ud 122 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
735 Windsor Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111
- Math 13% proficient (2021)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harlem Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harlem Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,750/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Loves Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,391
Median home value
$143,700
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harlem Ud 122
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harlem Middle School is listed in Harlem UD 122; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harlem Middle School
Harlem Middle School is a public middle school in Loves Park, IL, part of Harlem Ud 122, serving approximately 951 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,083 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harlem Middle School
What grades does Harlem Middle School serve?
Harlem Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Harlem Middle School?
Harlem Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 951 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlem Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlem Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harlem Middle School rank in IL?
Harlem Middle School ranks #2,083 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Harlem Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harlem Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harlem Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harlem Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harlem Middle School a charter school?
No, Harlem Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harlem Middle School a Title I school?
No, Harlem Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harlem Middle School?
61.0% of students at Harlem Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 951
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (815) 654-4510
- Area population (ZIP 61111)
- 22,838
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61111; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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