Summary:
The city of Harvey, Illinois is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve students across the Harvey School District 152, which faces significant challenges in academic performance and student outcomes.
Among the standout schools, Thornton Township High School has the largest student population and the highest graduation rate, but its academic performance is relatively low, with only 7.1% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Math and 9.2% in SAT English Language Arts. In contrast, Bryant Elementary School stands out with the highest academic performance among the elementary schools, with 30.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 12.5% in Mathematics.
The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the district, with schools consistently underperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the district faces high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.4% at Holmes Elementary School to 49.7% at Thornton Township High School. The majority of the schools also have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the district.
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