Best Public Schools in Harrisburg, IL


Summary:

The city of Harrisburg, Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors, a few standout schools emerge based on their academic performance.

Harrisburg Middle School stands out for its relatively strong academic performance, with 57.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 16.9% in Mathematics, outperforming the district and state averages. Similarly, East Side Intermediate School shows promising results, with 35.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 25.8% in Mathematics, also exceeding the district and state.

In contrast, Harrisburg High School and School District 428 Iyc-Hrb struggle academically, with low proficiency rates in core subjects. Additionally, Harrisburg High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 46.2%, which may be contributing to its lower academic performance. The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.62% to 87.18%.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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