Summary:
The city of Harvey, Illinois is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a predominantly low-income student population. While the district as a whole struggles academically, with most schools performing well below state averages, Bryant Elementary School stands out as a standout performer, with 44.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 40.9% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Thornton Township High School has only 21% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9.6% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 51.7% and 39.3%, respectively.
The data also reveals significant disparities within the district, with Maya Angelou Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School performing particularly poorly. However, Thornton Township High School stands out with a 89.0% four-year graduation rate, higher than the district average. The data suggests a potential correlation between higher spending per student and better academic outcomes, as seen with Bryant Elementary School compared to the other lower-performing schools.
Overall, the schools in the Harvey School District 152 and Thornton Township HSD 205 face significant challenges, with the district as a whole ranked in the bottom 20% of districts in Illinois. The high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, significantly higher than the state average, further compounds the educational needs of the students in this area.
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