Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, Harvard Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 577 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Harvard Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvard Jr High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Harvard Jr High School is ranked #3393 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Harvard Jr High School?
577 students attend Harvard Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Harvard Jr High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvard Jr High School?
Harvard Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harvard Jr High School offer ?
Harvard Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harvard Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 577 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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