Harvey SD 152 School District

16001 Lincoln Ave
Harvey, IL 60426-4916
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,534 students in Harvey SD 152 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Harvey SD 152 School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
6 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,534 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Harvey SD 152 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#844 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Harvey SD 152  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
3%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harvey SD 152  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harvey SD 152  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
502 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
27%
# Black Students
949 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
62%
17%
# White Students
7 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
n/a
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
124
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
128
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
180
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,975 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,485 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Harvey SD 152  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$30 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Harvey SD 152  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,975
$21,914
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Harvey SD 152  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,485
$21,170
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Harvey SD 152  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Harvey SD 152 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bryant Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14700 Main St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-1390
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Holmes Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16000 Carse Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0440
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15748 Page Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0740
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Whittier Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
71 E 152nd St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-1130
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
Brooks Middle School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14741 Wallace St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-6390
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
16001 Lincoln Ave, Riley Pre-k
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 210-3960
Grades: PK
| 124 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harvey SD 152 School District?
Harvey SD 152 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,534 students.
What is the rank of Harvey SD 152 School District?
Harvey SD 152 School District is ranked #837 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey SD 152 School District?
62% of Harvey SD 152 School District students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harvey SD 152 School District?
Harvey SD 152 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Harvey SD 152 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,485 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Quick Links