Serving 62 students in grades 6-8, La Harpe Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Harpe Junior High School's student population of 62 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
We build the Future One Child at a Time.
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Harpe Junior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend La Harpe Junior High School?
62 students attend La Harpe Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of La Harpe Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Harpe Junior High School?
La Harpe Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Harpe Junior High School offer ?
La Harpe Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is La Harpe Junior High School part of?
La Harpe Junior High School is part of La Harpe Community School District 347.
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