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Harvey Academic Preparation Center (Closed 2023)

1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
Harvey Academic Preparation Center serves 495 students in grades 5-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Harvey Academic Preparation Center?
495 students attend Harvey Academic Preparation Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Harvey Academic Preparation Center students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harvey Academic Preparation Center?
Harvey Academic Preparation Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harvey Academic Preparation Center offer ?
Harvey Academic Preparation Center offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Harvey Academic Preparation Center part of?
Harvey Academic Preparation Center is part of Benton Community Consolidated School District 47.

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