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Bryant Elem School

Elementary School · Harvey Sd 152 · Harvey, IL

A Harvey Sd 152 elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

14700 Main St, Harvey, IL 60426

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$21,475
Chronic Absenteeism47.9%

Students at Bryant Elem School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bryant Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,238/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harvey), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$40,995

Median home value

$88,500

Median rent

$987/mo

College educated

9.9%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

23.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Under Carrey's Care #1Private · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi24Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Harvey Sd 152

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$21,475NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bryant Elem School is listed in Harvey SD 152; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bryant Elem School

Bryant Elem School is a public elementary school in Harvey, IL, part of Harvey Sd 152, serving approximately 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,636 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bryant Elem School

What grades does Bryant Elem School serve?

Bryant Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bryant Elem School?

Bryant Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryant Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bryant Elem School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bryant Elem School rank in IL?

Bryant Elem School ranks #3,636 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bryant Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bryant Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bryant Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bryant Elem School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bryant Elem School a charter school?

No, Bryant Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bryant Elem School a Title I school?

No, Bryant Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bryant Elem School?

48.9% of students at Bryant Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
305
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.9%
Area population (ZIP 60426)
23,066
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
36.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60426; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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