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Maya Angelou Elementary School

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Maya Angelou Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Harvey, Illinois, serving 192 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Harvey School District 152, which is ranked 789 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Maya Angelou Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Illinois elementary schools, with a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has faced significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% in 2019-2020 to 52.5% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools in the same district. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is extremely low compared to state and district averages, with only 9.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 0% proficient in Math for grades 3-5 in 2023-2024.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the same district, such as Bryant Elementary and Whittier Elementary, perform significantly better than Maya Angelou Elementary on most metrics, including academic proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and subgroup performance. This suggests that the challenges faced by Maya Angelou Elementary may be specific to the school rather than the broader district. While the school's spending per student is relatively high, ranging from $13,817 to $17,939 per year, this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes. Further investigation would be needed to identify the root causes and develop targeted interventions to address the school's poor performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 15748 Page Ave
       Harvey, IL  60426-4222

(708) 333-0740

District: Harvey School District 152

SchoolDigger Rank:
1927th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,624 Help


Students who attend Maya Angelou Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brooks Middle School
High:    Thornton Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  192

Racial breakdown:

African American:
83.3%
Hispanic:
13.5%
American Indian:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.1% Help


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Compare Details Maya Angelou Elementary School ranks worse than 93.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Harvey School District 152. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Maya Angelou Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Harvey School District 152.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maya Angelou Elementary School is $15,624, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Harvey School District 152!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maya Angelou Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maya Angelou Elementary School 1927th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Maya Angelou Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Harvey School District 152:

SchoolDigger ranks Harvey School District 152 789th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maya Angelou Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Maya Angelou Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 2.65 1946th 2020 3.7%
2004 3.87 1930th 2030 4.9%
2005 14.98 1781st 2022 11.9%
2006 18.34 1806th 2086 13.4%
2007 18.10 1824th 2095 12.9%
2008 22.39 1738th 2092 16.9%
2009 21.36 1777th 2120 16.2%
2010 21.39 1801st 2139 15.8%
2011 23.37 1781st 2147 17.0%
2012 10.47 2017th 2166 6.9%
2013 9.27 2039th 2167 5.9%
2014 14.20 1867th 2093 10.8%
2015 13.16 1898th 2052 7.5%
2016 16.37 1802nd 2046 11.9%
2017 18.54 1731st 2044 15.3%
2018 16.99 1761st 2037 13.5%
2019 13.56 1916th 2086 8.1%
2021 17.71 1658th 1948 14.9%
2022 14.53 1881st 2082 9.7%
2023 10.66 2018th 2077 2.8%
2024 13.40 1927th 2067 6.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maya Angelou Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.86 1394th 1765 21.0%
2019 23.14 1567th 1816 13.7%
2021 29.65 1121st 1514 26.0%
2022 23.92 1449th 1763 17.8%
2023 14.38 1755th 1808 2.9%
2024 20.28 1581st 1793 11.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Maya Angelou Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.57 9th 24 62.5%
2021 44.10 3rd 7 57.1%
2022 46.94 16th 36 55.6%
2023 36.95 21st 30 30.0%
2024 39.23 32nd 52 38.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Maya Angelou Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.10 1819th 1964 7.4%
2019 15.31 1812th 2019 10.3%
2021 17.30 1446th 1680 13.9%
2022 16.74 1707th 1970 13.4%
2023 11.06 1902nd 1957 2.8%
2024 13.75 1806th 1942 7.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Maya Angelou Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.83 1533rd 1972 22.3%
2019 14.57 1845th 2019 8.6%
2021 14.74 1577th 1707 7.6%
2022 14.53 1823rd 1977 7.8%
2023 12.42 1879th 1984 5.3%
2024 13.86 1809th 1959 7.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Maya Angelou Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.68 363rd 698 48.0%
2019 41.21 375th 711 47.3%
2021 35.98 258th 428 39.7%
2022 36.67 402nd 684 41.2%
2023 25.39 589th 692 14.9%
2024 29.30 507th 655 22.6%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Maya Angelou Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a 262 n/a 35 n/a n/a n/a 0 297
1990 1 262 n/a 48 n/a n/a n/a 0 311
1991 0 262 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1992 2 245 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1993 0 263 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1994 0 242 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 0 262 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1996 0 262 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1997 0 386 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1998 1 394 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1999 1 412 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2000 0 430 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 0 424 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2002 0 378 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 0 378 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 0 353 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 2 298 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2006 4 251 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2007 1 247 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2008 0 259 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2009 0 283 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 287
2010 0 271 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2011 0 253 0 8 0 0 1 0 262
2012 0 260 0 10 1 0 4 0 275
2013 0 246 0 16 0 0 9 0 271
2014 0 247 0 17 0 0 6 0 270
2015 0 237 0 23 0 0 7 0 267
2016 0 223 1 15 0 3 14 0 256
2017 0 199 1 26 0 0 10 0 236
2018 0 234 1 48 0 1 10 0 294
2019 0 196 1 39 0 0 7 0 243
2020 0 196 0 38 0 0 6 0 240
2021 0 182 0 39 0 0 10 0 231
2022 0 195 0 29 0 0 4 0 228
2023 0 160 0 26 3 0 3 0 192

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maya Angelou Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 297 18.0 16.5 n/a
1990 311 18.0 17.2 n/a
1991 297 18.0 16.5 n/a
1992 275 16.9 16.2 n/a
1993 284 17.0 16.7 n/a
1994 275 16.0 17.2 n/a
1995 290 15.0 19.3 n/a
1996 290 15.0 19.3 n/a
1997 390 21.0 18.6 n/a
1998 400 19.0 21.1 n/a
1999 414 21.0 19.7 n/a
2000 434 22.0 19.7 n/a
2001 427 22.0 19.4 n/a
2002 382 20.0 19.1 92.9
2003 382 20.0 19.1 92.9
2004 356 18.0 19.8 87.6
2005 301 17.0 17.7 89
2006 256 17.0 15.1 94.5
2007 249 20.0 12.5 96.8
2008 260 18.0 14.4 89.6
2009 287 19.0 15.1 94.1
2010 274 20.0 13.7 93.1
2011 262 20.0 13.1 95.4
2012 275 n/a n/a 97.8
2013 271 18.2 14.8 96.3
2014 270 13.0 20.7 98.9
2015 267 12.0 22.2 98.9
2016 256 14.0 18.2 98
2017 236 16.0 14.7 98.7
2018 294 16.7 17.5 99.7
2019 243 16.0 15.1 99.2
2020 240 14.0 17.1 99.6
2021 231 n/a n/a n/a
2022 228 14.5 15.7 74.1
2023 192 12.5 15.3 66.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maya Angelou Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 297 18.0 16.5 n/a
1990 311 18.0 17.2 n/a
1991 297 18.0 16.5 n/a
1992 275 16.9 16.2 n/a
1993 284 17.0 16.7 n/a
1994 275 16.0 17.2 n/a
1995 290 15.0 19.3 n/a
1996 290 15.0 19.3 n/a
1997 390 21.0 18.6 n/a
1998 400 19.0 21.1 n/a
1999 414 21.0 19.7 n/a
2000 434 22.0 19.7 n/a
2001 427 22.0 19.4 n/a
2002 382 20.0 19.1 92.9
2003 382 20.0 19.1 92.9
2004 356 18.0 19.8 87.6
2005 301 17.0 17.7 89
2006 256 17.0 15.1 94.5
2007 249 20.0 12.5 96.8
2008 260 18.0 14.4 89.6
2009 287 19.0 15.1 94.1
2010 274 20.0 13.7 93.1
2011 262 20.0 13.1 95.4
2012 275 n/a n/a 97.8
2013 271 18.2 14.8 96.3
2014 270 13.0 20.7 98.9
2015 267 12.0 22.2 98.9
2016 256 14.0 18.2 98
2017 236 16.0 14.7 98.7
2018 294 16.7 17.5 99.7
2019 243 16.0 15.1 99.2
2020 240 14.0 17.1 99.6
2021 231 n/a n/a n/a
2022 228 14.5 15.7 74.1
2023 192 12.5 15.3 66.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Maya Angelou Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201592.2%92.2%93.0%93.0%13.7%95.9%92.2%
201692.5%95.7%95.7%95.7%15.0%94.5%79.1%8.7%
201798.7%99.2%99.2%99.2%17.0%99.2%98.7%14.0%
201899.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%13.7%99.3%99.7%12.7%
201998.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.8%98.4%
202289.7%91.6%91.6%91.6%91.6%91.1%91.1%
202384.7%89.8%89.8%89.8%89.8%88.3%
202491.2%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%94.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maya Angelou Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,322 (15.1%) $13,106 (84.9%) $15,428
2020 $1,562 (11.3%) $12,255 (88.7%) $13,817
2021 $2,752 (19.0%) $11,746 (81.0%) $14,498
2022 $2,752 (19.0%) $11,746 (81.0%) $14,498
2023 $2,941 (16.4%) $14,997 (83.6%) $17,938
2024 $2,880 (18.4%) $12,744 (81.6%) $15,624

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maya Angelou Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1916th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 2018th of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maya Angelou Elementary School)13.35.3
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harvey School District 152)12.818.2
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Maya Angelou Elementary School)15.90
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harvey School District 152)18.615.6
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maya Angelou Elementary School)11.913.3
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harvey School District 152)20.110.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Maya Angelou Elementary School)7.10
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harvey School District 152)11.62.4
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maya Angelou Elementary School)15.16.9
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Harvey School District 152)16.79
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Maya Angelou Elementary School)11.50
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harvey School District 152)130
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Maya Angelou Elementary School)19.66.9
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Harvey School District 152)24.315
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students243192
 21%
African American196160
 18.4%
American Indian03
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3926
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races73
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%66.1%
 33%

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Students who attend Maya Angelou Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brooks Middle School
High : Thornton Township High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 192 students attended Maya Angelou Elementary School.

Maya Angelou Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at Maya Angelou Elementary School are 83% African American, 14% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.


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