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W Harvey-Dixmoor 51±¬ÁÏ District 147

191 W 155th Pl
Harvey, IL 60426-3413
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 761 students in W Harvey-Dixmoor 51±¬ÁÏ District 147. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in W Harvey-Dixmoor 51±¬ÁÏ 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
4,391 Schools
# Students
761 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

W Harvey-Dixmoor 51±¬ÁÏ 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#855 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
3%
27%
7%
30%
15-19%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,723 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,908
$22,430
Spending / Student
$22,723
$21,668

Best W Harvey-Dixmoor 51±¬ÁÏ District 147 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14100 Honore Ave
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14600 Seeley Ave
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14700 Robey Ave
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 51±¬ÁÏ District 147?
W Harvey-Dixmoor 51±¬ÁÏ District 147 manages 3 public schools serving 761 students.
What is the rank of W Harvey-Dixmoor 51±¬ÁÏ District 147?
W Harvey-Dixmoor 51±¬ÁÏ 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 51±¬ÁÏ District 147?
53% of W Harvey-Dixmoor 51±¬ÁÏ District 147 students are Black, and 47% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of W Harvey-Dixmoor 51±¬ÁÏ District 147?
W Harvey-Dixmoor 51±¬ÁÏ 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 51±¬ÁÏ District 147's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,723 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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