Donald C Parker Early Educ Center vs Harlem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
Machesney Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
571 students
Harlem Middle School
Loves Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,330 students
| Measure | Donald C Parker Early Educ Center Machesney Park, Illinois | Harlem Middle School Loves Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #915 of 2,303 | #469 of 670 |
| National rank | #27283 of 50,301 | #11569 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 1,330 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 1,330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Machesney Park | Loves Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald C Parker Early Educ Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 31.7).
- •Harlem Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 70.2%).
- •Donald C Parker Early Educ Center does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.3).
- •Harlem Middle School is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 571.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Donald C Parker Early Educ Center better than Harlem Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Donald C Parker Early Educ Center ranks higher (46.8 vs 31.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Donald C Parker Early Educ Center and Harlem Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Machesney Park and Loves Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center: 571. Harlem Middle School: 1,330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald C Parker Early Educ Center and Harlem Middle School rank in Illinois?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is 915th of 2,303 and Harlem Middle School is 469th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).