Enrollment
1,330
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Loves Park, IL
Harlem Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harlem Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171824005017
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harlem Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Loves Park · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 1,330
- students enrolled
Harlem Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harlem Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Loves Park, IL.
School address
District: Harlem Ud 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 171824005017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harlem Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harlem Middle School
Harlem Middle School is a large middle school in Loves Park, Illinois, enrolling 1,330 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,330 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 386 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,330 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Harlem Ud 122 also operates Harlem High School (1,884 students) and Donald C Parker Early Educ Center (571 students) alongside Harlem Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harlem Middle School compares
Harlem Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,330 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,330
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Illinois - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
245
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,330 Top 5% in Illinois - larger than 95% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 79.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171824005017
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 7.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Harlem Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 333:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.8%
In-school suspensions 245
Out-of-school suspensions 141
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harlem Ud 122, which includes Harlem Middle School.
$18,860
Per student
+11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 46.8%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Harlem Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald C Parker Early Educ Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Machesney Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harlem Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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Frequently asked questions about Harlem Middle School
How many students attend Harlem Middle School?
Harlem Middle School has 1,330 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Loves Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlem Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlem Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harlem Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harlem Middle School is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Loves Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlem Middle School?
Harlem Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harlem Middle School rank among public schools in Loves Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Harlem Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Loves Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Loves Park on the city page.
Is Harlem Middle School a good school?
Harlem Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harlem Ud 122?
Besides Harlem Middle School, Harlem Ud 122 also operates Harlem High School (1,884 students), Donald C Parker Early Educ Center (571 students), and Machesney Elem School (361 students). See the Harlem Ud 122 district page for the complete list.