Top Rankings
Harmony Emge SD 175 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 695 students in Harmony Emge SD 175 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Harmony Emge SD 175 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
695 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harmony Emge SD 175 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#573 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
47%
17%
% White
34%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,522 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,279 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,522
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,279
$21,662
Best Harmony Emge SD 175 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emge Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Westchester Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-6557
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-6557
Grades: 7-8
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Intermediate Center
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Westchester Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-3747
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-3747
Grades: 4-6
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Illini Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Grades: PK-3
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harmony Emge SD 175 School District?
Harmony Emge SD 175 School District manages 3 public schools serving 695 students.
What is the rank of Harmony Emge SD 175 School District?
Harmony Emge SD 175 School District is ranked #570 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harmony Emge SD 175 School District?
47% of Harmony Emge SD 175 School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harmony Emge SD 175 School District?
Harmony Emge SD 175 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Harmony Emge SD 175 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,279 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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