Serving 62 students in grades 6-8, La Harpe Junior 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
La Harpe Junior High School is ranked #2278 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend La Harpe Junior High School?
62 students attend La Harpe Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of La Harpe Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Harpe Junior High School?
La Harpe Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Harpe Junior High School offer ?
La Harpe Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is La Harpe Junior High School part of?
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