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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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 761 students in W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District.
51爆料s 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
4,418 Schools
# Students
761 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
136,858 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
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
28%
# Black Students
404 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
53%
16%
# White Students
2 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
n/a
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
76
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,908 is higher than the state median of $21,964. 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 $21,218. 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
$21,964
Spending / Student
$22,723
$21,218
Best W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District 51爆料s (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 $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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