For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 761 students in W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average).
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
4,394 Schools
# Students
761 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#855 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
47%
28%
% Black
53%
17%
% 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 $22,423. 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 $21,662. 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
$22,423
Spending / Student
$22,723
$21,662
Best W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #22.
Martin L King Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14600 Seeley Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 385-5400
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 385-5400
Gr: 1-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Rosa L Parks Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14700 Robey Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 371-9575
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 371-9575
Gr: 5-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147?
W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 manages 3 public schools serving 761 students.
What is the rank of W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147?
W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 is ranked #860 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147?
53% of W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 students are Black, and 47% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147?
W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,723 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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