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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.
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
Student By Grade
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
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
47%
28%
% Black
53%
16%
% White
n/a
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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.
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