Harlem Middle School vs Marquette Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlem Middle School
Loves Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,330 students
Marquette Elem School
Machesney Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
268 students
| Measure | Harlem Middle School Loves Park, Illinois | Marquette Elem School Machesney Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 670 | #1548 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11569 of 15,369 | #40037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 1,330 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 1,330 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Loves Park | Machesney Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlem Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 27.6).
- •Marquette Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Harlem Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Harlem Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 67.2%).
- •Harlem Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.8).
- •Harlem Middle School is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 268.
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 Harlem Middle School better than Marquette Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Harlem Middle School ranks higher (31.7 vs 27.6 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 Harlem Middle School and Marquette Elem School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Loves Park and Machesney Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlem Middle School: 1,330. Marquette Elem School: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlem Middle School and Marquette Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harlem Middle School is 469th of 670 and Marquette Elem School is 1548th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).