Middle Schools in Harvey School District 152

Harvey School District 152 in Illinois has only one middle school, Brooks Middle School, which has consistently struggled to meet state academic standards. The school's performance ranks in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to state averages. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a favorable student-teacher ratio, the school faces significant challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a high chronic absenteeism rate.

Brooks Middle School's academic performance has been consistently poor, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and rankings in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were just 19.5% in ELA and 7.5% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's Science proficiency rate was also lower than the state average, at 27.6% compared to 53.2%.

The data suggests that Harvey School District 152 may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its middle school students. The school's high poverty rate, as indicated by the 80.49% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and its high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, likely contribute to the school's poor academic performance. While the district appears to be allocating significant resources to the school, with a per-student spending of $16,115 and a student-teacher ratio of 19.4, these resources have not translated into improved student outcomes.