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W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 745 students in W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District.
Public Schools in W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District have an average reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public schools of 30%).
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
3 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
745 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Overall District Rank
#448 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
329 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
27%
# Black Students
407 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
55%
17%
# White Students
3 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
6 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
61
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
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 $30,550 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,211 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,550
$21,914
Spending / Student
$23,211
$21,170
Best W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14100 Honore Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 597-4160
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 597-4160
Grades: PK-K
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Martin L King Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14600 Seeley Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 385-5400
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 385-5400
Grades: 1-4
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Rosa L Parks Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14700 Robey Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 371-9575
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 371-9575
Grades: 5-8
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District?
W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District manages 3 public schools serving 745 students.
What is the racial composition of students in W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District?
55% of W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District?
W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,211 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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