Top Rankings
W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 779 students in W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District.
Public Schools in W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District have a diversity score of 0.51, which is less than the Illinois public school average of 0.68.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
779 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 926 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
326 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
27%
# Black Students
442 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
57%
17%
# White Students
7 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
1%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
63
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,217 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,198 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,217
$22,162
Spending / Student
$22,198
$21,409
Best W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 126 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
| 314 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
| 339 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 779 students.
What is the racial composition of students in W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District?
57% of W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
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 15:1, 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 $22,198 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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