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Harrisburg Middle School

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Harrisburg Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Harrisburg, Illinois, with 331 students. It is part of the Harrisburg CUSD 3 district, which is ranked 518 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harrisburg Middle School outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 57.1% of students proficient or better compared to 45.7% for the district and 41.2% for the state. However, the school lags behind in Mathematics proficiency, with only 16.9% of students proficient or better compared to 21.7% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school performs well for female students, ranking in the top 400 out of 1,251 Illinois middle schools, but struggles with multi-racial and white student performance. Interestingly, the school excels in supporting homeless students, ranking in the top 25 out of 70 Illinois middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Gallatin Junior High School and Eldorado Middle School, Harrisburg Middle School performs better in ELA proficiency but lags behind in Mathematics. However, Galatia Junior High outperforms Harrisburg Middle School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. Additionally, Harrisburg Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 38.9%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 20.9% to 30.0%. This high rate of chronic absenteeism, along with the school's challenges in Mathematics proficiency, present areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 312 Bulldog Blvd
       Harrisburg, IL  62946-4686

(618) 253-7637

District: Harrisburg CUSD 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
513th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,072 Help


Students who attend Harrisburg Middle School usually attend:

High:    Harrisburg High School

Feeder schools for Harrisburg Middle School:

Elementary:    East Side Intermediate School
    West Side Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Two or more races:
12.7%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.5% Help


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Compare Details Harrisburg Middle School ranks better than 62.4% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrisburg Middle School is $14,072.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrisburg Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg Middle School 513th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Harrisburg Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Harrisburg CUSD 3:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg CUSD 3 518th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harrisburg Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.49 430th 1185 63.7%
2004 60.97 544th 1204 54.8%
2005 58.75 595th 1209 50.8%
2006 51.87 719th 1272 43.5%
2007 57.22 644th 1287 50.0%
2008 55.62 690th 1293 46.6%
2009 48.84 796th 1318 39.6%
2010 39.61 929th 1327 30.0%
2011 38.42 951st 1344 29.2%
2012 34.05 1001st 1365 26.7%
2013 28.63 1041st 1367 23.8%
2014 24.53 1048th 1322 20.7%
2015 25.57 973rd 1302 25.3%
2016 38.13 767th 1294 40.7%
2017 44.40 680th 1293 47.4%
2018 47.06 641st 1293 50.4%
2019 36.66 819th 1356 39.6%
2021 34.95 728th 1241 41.3%
2022 67.53 361st 1369 73.6%
2023 61.36 428th 1367 68.7%
2024 56.01 513th 1363 62.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.78 125th 164 23.8%
2019 6.35 178th 179 0.6%
2022 37.12 114th 195 41.5%
2023 24.46 141st 194 27.3%
2024 30.08 110th 184 40.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.16 386th 602 35.9%
2019 31.02 548th 792 30.8%
2021 32.60 372nd 548 32.1%
2022 57.51 168th 781 78.5%
2023 45.58 329th 805 59.1%
2024 34.04 483rd 802 39.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.46 511th 1161 56.0%
2019 35.94 793rd 1217 34.8%
2021 36.37 637th 1019 37.5%
2022 68.70 247th 1221 79.8%
2023 61.59 345th 1234 72.0%
2024 59.26 386th 1219 68.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.38 4th 34 88.2%
2023 74.15 8th 53 84.9%
2024 57.01 17th 70 75.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.56 614th 1226 49.9%
2019 40.38 733rd 1276 42.6%
2021 34.21 632nd 1017 37.9%
2022 69.10 316th 1286 75.4%
2023 64.03 376th 1275 70.5%
2024 61.68 401st 1251 67.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.78 189th 674 72.0%
2024 41.89 302nd 639 52.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.23 645th 1223 47.3%
2019 31.81 856th 1296 34.0%
2021 31.27 701st 1048 33.1%
2022 64.90 354th 1286 72.5%
2023 57.86 440th 1292 65.9%
2024 50.36 536th 1264 57.6%
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Rank History for White students at Harrisburg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.97 596th 889 33.0%
2019 22.36 741st 905 18.1%
2021 24.15 633rd 813 22.1%
2022 55.22 369th 898 58.9%
2023 51.25 395th 895 55.9%
2024 42.53 488th 875 44.2%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Harrisburg Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 12 2 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 345
1989 320 9 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 330
1990 355 12 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 368
1991 344 19 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1992 315 16 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 332 18 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 357
1994 333 22 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 363
1995 302 22 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1996 302 22 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1997 315 25 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 333 13 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1999 350 15 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2000 320 17 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2001 301 12 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2002 326 19 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2003 326 19 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2004 486 24 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2005 471 21 2 3 0 n/a n/a 10 507
2006 430 27 4 3 1 n/a n/a 15 480
2007 408 17 4 4 0 n/a n/a 31 464
2008 406 15 7 5 0 n/a n/a 27 460
2009 384 22 5 4 0 n/a n/a 19 434
2010 419 21 6 5 1 n/a n/a 24 476
2011 407 21 6 5 0 0 27 0 466
2012 402 22 8 6 1 0 28 0 467
2013 383 18 8 10 1 0 25 0 445
2014 387 27 12 13 1 0 23 0 463
2015 401 23 10 10 0 0 22 0 466
2016 410 19 15 6 0 0 36 0 486
2017 396 23 11 5 0 0 38 0 473
2018 378 19 9 8 0 0 37 0 451
2019 362 23 5 10 0 0 28 0 428
2020 347 25 5 11 0 0 33 0 421
2021 332 17 7 10 0 0 32 0 398
2022 294 9 2 11 0 0 36 0 352
2023 267 7 1 13 1 0 42 0 331

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harrisburg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 345 24.0 14.3 n/a
1989 330 23.0 14.3 n/a
1990 368 23.0 16.0 n/a
1991 366 21.5 17.0 n/a
1992 334 22.0 15.1 n/a
1993 357 21.3 16.8 n/a
1994 363 18.5 19.6 n/a
1995 332 16.0 20.8 n/a
1996 332 16.0 20.8 n/a
1997 346 16.0 21.6 n/a
1998 349 16.0 21.8 n/a
1999 368 16.0 23.0 n/a
2000 341 17.0 20.1 n/a
2001 319 17.0 18.8 n/a
2002 350 22.0 15.9 28.9
2003 350 22.0 15.9 28.9
2004 518 29.0 17.9 n/a
2005 507 27.0 18.8 n/a
2006 480 30.5 15.7 n/a
2007 464 28.0 16.6 n/a
2008 460 26.0 17.7 n/a
2009 434 28.7 15.1 55.4
2010 476 28.0 17.0 56
2011 466 29.0 16.0 52.4
2012 467 30.4 15.3 58.2
2013 445 n/a n/a 56
2014 463 1.0 463.0 64.4
2015 466 24.0 19.4 61.6
2016 486 25.0 19.4 59.7
2017 473 26.0 18.1 59.8
2018 451 25.0 18.0 60.1
2019 428 26.5 16.1 58.2
2020 421 27.5 15.3 58.9
2021 398 n/a n/a n/a
2022 352 27.2 12.9 59.4
2023 331 31.7 10.4 66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harrisburg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 345 24.0 14.3 n/a
1989 330 23.0 14.3 n/a
1990 368 23.0 16.0 n/a
1991 366 21.5 17.0 n/a
1992 334 22.0 15.1 n/a
1993 357 21.3 16.8 n/a
1994 363 18.5 19.6 n/a
1995 332 16.0 20.8 n/a
1996 332 16.0 20.8 n/a
1997 346 16.0 21.6 n/a
1998 349 16.0 21.8 n/a
1999 368 16.0 23.0 n/a
2000 341 17.0 20.1 n/a
2001 319 17.0 18.8 n/a
2002 350 22.0 15.9 28.9
2003 350 22.0 15.9 28.9
2004 518 29.0 17.9 n/a
2005 507 27.0 18.8 n/a
2006 480 30.5 15.7 n/a
2007 464 28.0 16.6 n/a
2008 460 26.0 17.7 n/a
2009 434 28.7 15.1 55.4
2010 476 28.0 17.0 56
2011 466 29.0 16.0 52.4
2012 467 30.4 15.3 58.2
2013 445 n/a n/a 56
2014 463 1.0 463.0 64.4
2015 466 24.0 19.4 61.6
2016 486 25.0 19.4 59.7
2017 473 26.0 18.1 59.8
2018 451 25.0 18.0 60.1
2019 428 26.5 16.1 58.2
2020 421 27.5 15.3 58.9
2021 398 n/a n/a n/a
2022 352 27.2 12.9 59.4
2023 331 31.7 10.4 66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Harrisburg Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.7%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.7%96.2%98.7%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.2%34.1%
201799.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.3%99.2%67.2%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.3%99.8%99.1%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%97.4%
2021100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%98.9%99.7%95.4%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%94.2%
202399.4%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.4%99.1%99.4%96.3%
202498.6%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.6%98.3%98.6%96.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrisburg Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $800 (8.3%) $8,797 (91.7%) $9,597
2020 $561 (5.5%) $9,629 (94.5%) $10,190
2021 $695 (5.9%) $10,987 (94.1%) $11,682
2022 $695 (5.9%) $10,987 (94.1%) $11,682
2023 $1,056 (6.7%) $14,731 (93.3%) $15,788
2024 $768 (5.5%) $13,304 (94.5%) $14,072

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrisburg Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 819th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 428th of 1367 Middle schools
 29.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Middle School)18.350
 31.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg CUSD 3)18.350
 31.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Middle School)3.913.2
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg CUSD 3)3.913.2
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Middle School)39.446.2
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg CUSD 3)39.446.2
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Middle School)13.717.9
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg CUSD 3)13.717.9
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Middle School)51.165.1
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg CUSD 3)51.165.1
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Middle School)12.415.1
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg CUSD 3)12.415.1
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Harrisburg Middle School)43.264.8
 21.6%
   8th Grade Science (Harrisburg CUSD 3)43.264.8
 21.6%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students428331
 22.7%
African American237
 69.6%
American Indian01
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic1013
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White362267
 26.2%
Two or More Races2842
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%66.5%
 8.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended Harrisburg Middle School.

Students at Harrisburg Middle School are 81% White, 13% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend Harrisburg Middle School usually go on to attend Harrisburg High School

Harrisburg Middle School ranks 513th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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