Eisenhower Middle School vs Harlem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eisenhower Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
Harlem Middle School
Loves Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,330 students
| Measure | Eisenhower Middle School Rockford, Illinois | Harlem Middle School Loves Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 670 | #469 of 670 |
| National rank | #13618 of 15,369 | #11569 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 963 | 1,330 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 1,330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 26% |
| city | Rockford | Loves Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlem Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 20.9).
- •Harlem Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 14%).
- •Harlem Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Eisenhower Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 60.2%).
- •Harlem Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.2).
- •Harlem Middle School is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 963.
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 Eisenhower Middle School better than Harlem Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harlem Middle School ranks higher (31.7 vs 20.9 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 Eisenhower Middle School and Harlem Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Loves Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eisenhower Middle School: 963. Harlem Middle School: 1,330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eisenhower Middle School and Harlem Middle School rank in Illinois?
Eisenhower Middle School is 589th of 670 and Harlem Middle School is 469th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).