Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 761 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
761 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
136,664 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
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
28%
# Black Students
404 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
53%
16%
# White Students
2 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
n/a
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
76
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,908 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,723 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,908
$21,990
Spending / Student
$22,723
$21,244
Best W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 140 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
| 298 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
| 323 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 761 students.
What is the racial composition of students in W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District?
53% of W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District students are Black, and 47% of students are Hispanic.
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 $22,723 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Which is more appropriate for your child? A year-round attendance schedule or traditional schedule? We look at the pros and cons.
Why You Should Encourage Your Child to Join a Sports Team
Participating in team sports has a great many benefits for children, there is no doubt. In this article you will learn what those benefits are.
White Students are Now the Minority in U.S. Public Schools
Increasing birth rates among immigrant families from Asia and Central and South America, combined with lower birth rates among white families, means that for the first time in history, public school students in the United States are majority-minority. This shift in demographics poses difficulties for schools as they work to accommodate children of varying language abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.
