District Overview
Situated in Machesney Park, Illinois, at 8605 N 2nd Street, Harlem Unit District 122 serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding Rockford metropolitan area. As a traditional, fully operational public school district, it operates 11 distinct school facilities providing continuous academic coverage from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a spacious suburban environment, the district accommodates a diverse student body of 6,108 pupils, supporting a dynamic learning community composed of students from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

To deliver comprehensive educational programs and student services across its campuses, the district maintains a robust organizational framework backed by more than 2,300 full-time equivalent staff members. This workforce features nearly 889 classroom teachers, approximately 170 instructional aides, and over 1,270 dedicated support personnel who manage everyday operations, specialized guidance, and facility maintenance. With a well-funded staffing model designed to address both classroom instruction and holistic student support, Harlem Unit District 122 stands as a central pillar of its community. Further information for families, prospective students, and education researchers can be accessed online at www.harlem122.org or by calling (815) 654-4500.
11
Total Schools
6,108
Total Students
888.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harlem UD 122
Demographic Student Count
White3,907
Hispanic1,087
Black460
Asian75
Two or More563
American Indian16
  • White
    3,907 (64.0%)
  • Hispanic
    1,087 (17.8%)
  • Two or More
    563 (9.2%)
  • Black
    460 (7.5%)
  • Asian
    75 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    16 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Harlem UD 122
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary9
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:6,108*
Teachers (FTE):888.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in Harlem UD 122
Found 11 Schools