Harter Middle School

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Harter Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1601 Esker Dr,  Sugar Grove, IL
Kaneland Community Unit School District No. 302
4.2
2.6
944 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Bryan Zwemke
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
54.1%
State Average
43%
Math
39.2%
State Average
38.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
312:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
78.2%
Hispanic
13.1%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black
2.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
5.0
5/4/2024
Some of the best experiences here at KHMS is the teachers. They are very involved with students and over all very good people.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 16 Reviews
4.0 parent
12/14/2025
Our experience at Harter middle school has been positive. The teachers are supportive, approachable, and genuinely care about their students’ growth. Overall, the staff has been easy to work with and responsive, which makes a big difference for our kids. We appreciate the collaborative environment a...
1.0 parent
10/28/2025
Administration is beyond terrible. The teachers and staff do not care about the students. Bullying is bad. They don’t care! Worst decision I made was moving here. They call you for any little thing to pick up your child. They don’t care if you are working you must pick up your child.
1.0 other
10/25/2025
I used to go to this school, and they did not handle kids with behavioral issues greatly. When I wasn't in a good mood, they asked me to go see the nurse instead of the social worker, and I ran off in the building in a fit of rage, they barely looked for me when I hid in a room in the second floor....
2.0 parent
3/3/2023
Terrible communications between parents and teachers. For the past 2 years my daughter has not brought home any homework and i barely know what they are being taught. I feel completely out of the loop when it comes to my daughters education..

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Harter Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Sugar Grove, IL, in the Sugar Grove neighborhood, and is served by the Kaneland Community Unit School District No. 302 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 944 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Harter Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $476,416. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aurora Christian Schools, Mooseheart Child City & School, Cambridge Lakes Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Sugar Grove has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harter Middle School.

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