Kaneland Harter Middle School

1601 N Esker Dr
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 894 students in grades 6-8, Kaneland Harter Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kaneland Harter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kaneland Harter Middle School's student population of 894 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
894 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Kaneland Harter Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaneland Harter Middle School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1170 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kaneland Harter Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kaneland Harter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kaneland Harter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kaneland Harter Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
14%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kaneland Harter Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kaneland Harter Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kaneland Harter Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kaneland Harter Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Kaneland Harter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kaneland Harter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kaneland Harter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaneland Harter Middle School's ranking?
Kaneland Harter Middle School is ranked #1170 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kaneland Harter Middle School often compared to?
Kaneland Harter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geneva Middle Sch South, Kaneland Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kaneland Harter Middle School?
894 students attend Kaneland Harter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kaneland Harter Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kaneland Harter Middle School?
Kaneland Harter Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaneland Harter Middle School offer ?
Kaneland Harter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kaneland Harter Middle School part of?
Kaneland Harter Middle School is part of Kaneland CUSD 302 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break- No School
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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