- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171824005017
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Loves Park · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,330
- students enrolled
Harlem Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171824005017 · Loves Park, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,330 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlem High School (1,884 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 public schools in Loves Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Harlem Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,884 students
- This school
Harlem Middle School
1,330 students
- Donald C Parke 571
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
571 students
- Machesney Elem 361
Machesney Elem School
361 students
- Windsor Elem S 315
Windsor Elem School
315 students
- Maple Elem Sch 313
Maple Elem School
313 students
What this shows Harlem Middle School reports 1,330 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 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
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,330
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Illinois - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$21,101
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harlem Ud 122, which includes Harlem Middle School.
$21,101
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 46.8%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donald C Parker Early Educ Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Machesney Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,330 students)
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 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.
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