Harvey/Dixmoor Community Guide
Community Overview
Harvey is a village of about 30,000 20 miles south of downtown Chicago. Several companies operate plants in and around the town. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park District; and the facilities of nearby Forest Preserves. Grade school-aged children attend schools in districts 147, 151, and 152, while secondary students go to district 205 or 228 schools. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-80/294 (Tri-State Tollway), I-90, I-94/Dan Ryan Expwy.), I-394/Calumet Expwy., I-57, and major local roads (159th. St., Indiana Ave., Halsted St.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Electric Line (ME) in Harvey. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 30-35 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 708-210-5311 NICOR: 708-756-5100
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 708-331-2121. Otherwise, 708-333-7720
Police Dept.: 708-331-2131 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-333-3030
Public Library: 155th. & Turlington Ave. 708-331-0757
South Suburban Hospital: 708-799-8000 Christ Hospital & Medical Center: 708-425-8000
Olympia Fields Hospital: 708-747-4000 Ingalls Hospital: 708-333-2300
Thornton Township High School District 205 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Thornton Township High School District 205
151st. & Broadway
Harvey, IL 60426
708-596-1000
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Computer Literacy, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Foreign Language, Counseling, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features: Music Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Music, Art, Library, Vocational Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.
District Schools
(Harvey only):Thornton Township High School
. 151st. & Broadway, Harvey, IL 60426, 708-596-1000.School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Thornton Township High |
9-12 |
2,509 |
6,636 |
439 |
36.2% |
63.8% |
17.1:1 |
$10,302 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Thornton Twp. High School District 205 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
190 |
200 |
24.5 |
214 |
196 |
77% |
18.4 |
School Averages |
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Thornton Township High |
169 |
181 |
24.4 |
203 |
176 |
73.9% |
17.7 |
Harvey School District 152 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Harvey School District 152
152nd. & Myrtle St.
Harvey, IL 60426
708-333-0300
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), Computer Literacy, Early Childhood, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction.
Features: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.
District Schools:
Brooks Junior High. 14741 Wallace St., Harvey IL 60426, 708-333-6390.
Bryant Elementary. Main & 147th. St., Harvey, IL 60426, 708-331-1390.
Holmes Elementary. Carse Ave. & 160th. St., Harvey, IL 60426, 708-333-0440.
Lowell-Longfellow Elementary. 15636 Lexington Ave., Harvey, IL 60426, 708-333-0478.
Maya Amgelou Elementary. 15748 Page St., Harvey, IL 60426, 708-333-0440.
Sandburg Elementary. 145th. & Myrtle, Harvey, IL 60426, 708-333-1351.
Whittier Elementary. Loomis Ave. & 152nd., Harvey, IL 60426, 708-331-1130.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Brooks Junior High |
7-8 |
611 |
3,290 |
160 |
76.3% |
23.8% |
23.6:1 |
$5,253 |
Bryant Elementary |
PK-6 |
413 |
3,290 |
160 |
76.3% |
23.8% |
23.6:1 |
$5,253 |
Maya Angelou Elementary |
PK-6 |
400 |
3,290 |
160 |
76.3% |
23.8% |
23.6:1 |
$5,253 |
Holmes Elementary |
K-6 |
379 |
3,290 |
160 |
76.3% |
23.8% |
23.6:1 |
$5,253 |
Lowell-Longfellow Elementary |
PK-6 |
503 |
3,290 |
160 |
76.3% |
23.8% |
23.6:1 |
$5,253 |
Sandburg Elementary |
PK-6 |
461 |
3,290 |
160 |
76.3% |
23.8% |
23.6:1 |
$5,253 |
Whittier Elementary |
PK-6 |
523 |
3,290 |
160 |
76.3% |
23.8% |
23.6:1 |
$5,253 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Harvey District 152 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
184 |
188 |
164 |
237 |
236 |
211 |
16.1 |
20.1 |
21.6 |
School Averages |
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Brooks Junior High |
N/A |
N/A |
164 |
N/A |
N/A |
211 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.6 |
Bryant Elementary |
212 |
196 |
N/A |
283 |
259 |
N/A |
14.8 |
19.8 |
N/A |
Maya Angelou Elementary |
170 |
221 |
N/A |
207 |
265 |
N/A |
14.3 |
22.1 |
N/A |
Holmes Elementary |
193 |
176 |
N/A |
299 |
203 |
N/A |
17.5 |
19.4 |
N/A |
Lowell-Longfellow Elementary |
191 |
176 |
N/A |
226 |
231 |
N/A |
17.7 |
19.9 |
N/A |
Sandburg Elementary |
173 |
195 |
N/A |
200 |
255 |
N/A |
17.1 |
20.9 |
N/A |
Whittier Elementary |
175 |
174 |
N/A |
227 |
211 |
N/A |
15.8 |
19.2 |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Harvey District 152 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
175 |
188 |
179 |
168 |
School Averages |
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Brooks Junior High |
N/A |
188 |
N/A |
168 |
Bryant Elementary |
196 |
N/A |
200 |
N/A |
Maya Angelou Elementary |
171 |
N/A |
167 |
N/A |
Holmes Elementary |
177 |
N/A |
179 |
N/A |
Lowell-Longfellow Elementary |
153 |
N/A |
169 |
N/A |
Sandburg Elementary |
205 |
N/A |
228 |
N/A |
Whittier Elementary |
150 |
N/A |
136 |
N/A |
West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year
.West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147
155th. Pl. & Hoyne
Harvey, IL 60426
708-339-9500.
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program, Breakfast Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Band, Chorus, Counseling, Computer Literacy, Gifted Program, PTA.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Art, Music, Library, Gifted/Talented.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, P.E, Art, Music.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Rosa L Parks Elementary |
6-8 |
590 |
1,963 |
106 |
65.1% |
34.9% |
20.4:1 |
$5,912 |
Elmer G Kich Elementary |
PK-5 |
263 |
1,963 |
106 |
65.1% |
34.9% |
20.4:1 |
$5,912 |
Lincoln Elementary |
PK-5 |
338 |
1,963 |
106 |
65.1% |
34.9% |
20.4:1 |
$5,912 |
Washington Elementary |
PK-5 |
402 |
1,963 |
106 |
65.1% |
34.9% |
20.4:1 |
$5,912 |
Martin L King Elementary |
PK-5 |
370 |
1,963 |
106 |
65.1% |
34.9% |
20.4:1 |
$5,912 |
District Schools:
Rosa Parks Elementary
. 147th. & Robey St., Dixmoor, IL 60426, 708-371-9575.Elmer Kich Elementary. 155th. Pl. & Hoyne, Harvey, IL 60426, 708-339-9500.
Washington Elementary. 153rd. & Lincoln Ave., Harvey, IL 60426, 708-333-0244.
M.L.King Elementary. 14600 Seeley Ave., Dixmoor, IL 60426, 708-385-5400.
Lincoln Elementary. 141st. St. & Honore, Dixmoor, IL 60426, 708-597-4160.
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
West Harvey-Dixmoor District 147 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
168 |
161 |
161 |
202 |
170 |
185 |
16.6 |
19.4 |
21.5 |
School Averages |
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Rosa L Parks Elementary |
N/A |
161 |
161 |
N/A |
170 |
185 |
N/A |
19.4 |
21.5 |
Elmer G Kich Elementary |
160 |
N/A |
N/A |
189 |
N/A |
N/A |
15.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
Lincoln Elementary |
149 |
N/A |
N/A |
173 |
N/A |
N/A |
16.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
Washington Elementary |
178 |
N/A |
N/A |
213 |
N/A |
N/A |
18.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
Martin L King Elementary |
175 |
N/A |
N/A |
221 |
N/A |
N/A |
15.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
West Harvey-Dixmoor District 147 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
160 |
167 |
165 |
137 |
School Averages |
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Rosa L Parks Elementary |
N/A |
167 |
N/A |
137 |
Elmer G Kich Elementary |
149 |
N/A |
157 |
N/A |
Lincoln Elementary |
140 |
N/A |
146 |
N/A |
Washington Elementary |
185 |
N/A |
193 |
N/A |
Martin L King Elementary |
165 |
N/A |
165 |
N/A |
South Holland School District 151 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
South Holland School District 151
320 E. 161st. Pl.
South Holland, IL 60473
708-339-1516
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Gifted Program (K - 8th. grades), Chapter 1 (2nd-8th. grades), Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Computer Literacy, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL), Counseling.
Features: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5), Auditorium/Stage, Library, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Gifted/Talented, Nurse, Guidance, Social Work, Art, Music, Library.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Speech Therapy, Counseling, Tutoring (Remedial Reading & Math - Chapter 1) provided.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
District Schools:
Coolidge Middle
. 155th. & 7th. Ave, Phoenix, IL 60426, 708-339-5300.Eisenhower Elementary. 16001 Minerva Ave., South Holland, IL 60473, 708-339-5900.
Madison Elementary. 156th. & Orchid, South Holland, IL 60473, 708-339-2117.
Taft Elementary. 163rd. & Union, Harvey, IL 60426, 708-339-2710.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Coolidge Middle |
6-8 |
354 |
1,176 |
70 |
77.1% |
22.9% |
20.1:1 |
$6,190 |
Eisenhower Elementary |
2-3 |
228 |
1,176 |
70 |
77.1% |
22.9% |
20.1:1 |
$6,190 |
Madison Elementary |
4-5 |
257 |
1,176 |
70 |
77.1% |
22.9% |
20.1:1 |
$6,190 |
Taft Elementary |
PK-1 |
337 |
1,176 |
70 |
77.1% |
22.9% |
20.1:1 |
$6,190 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
South Holland District 151 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
214 |
226 |
205 |
279 |
291 |
253 |
17.4 |
18.5 |
23.6 |
School Averages |
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Coolidge Middle |
N/A |
226 |
205 |
N/A |
291 |
253 |
N/A |
18.5 |
23.6 |
Eisenhower Elementary |
214 |
N/A |
N/A |
279 |
N/A |
N/A |
17.4 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
South Holland District 151 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
213 |
234 |
230 |
208 |
School Averages |
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Coolidge Middle |
N/A |
234 |
N/A |
208 |
Madison Elementary |
213 |
N/A |
230 |
N/A |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
Mary of Nazareth School&* |
15726 Union Ave. |
708-331-5076 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1650 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Prince & Princess Day Care Center |
15429 Dixie Hwy. |
708-339-1088 |
2 to 12 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$75 |
E.J. Morris Jr. Day Care Center |
72 E. 147th. St. |
708-333-3750 |
2 to 6 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$60 |
Snoopy's Playhouse Day Care Center |
P.O. Box 1512 |
708-339-8787 |
2 to 12 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$70 |
The Church of Jesus Christ Preschool |
15323 S. Turlington |
708-339-7787 |
2 to 5 |
6:30 - 5:00 |
$64 |
South Suburban YMCA Child Development Center |
179 E. 155th. St. |
708-331-6500 |
3 to 12 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$90 (P); $75 (SA) |
Recreation
Harvey Park District
15335 Broadway Avenue
Harvey, IL 60426
708-331-3857
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Tennis Court(s), Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Basketball Courts, Ice Rink(s), Stadium, Computer(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Karate, Computers, Ballet, Theater, Wrestling, Fashion/Appearance, Piano, Basketball, Tutoring, Swimming, Tennis, Baseball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Computers, Interior Decorating, Sewing, Piano, Swimming, Tennis.