Dolton SD 148 School District

114 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827-2703
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,058 students in Dolton SD 148 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Dolton SD 148 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,058 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Dolton SD 148 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#798 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Dolton SD 148  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dolton SD 148  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dolton SD 148  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.70
# American Indian Students
8 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
1,897 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
92%
16%
# White Students
10 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
1%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
186
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
186
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
223
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
217
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
213
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
207
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,118 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Dolton SD 148  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Dolton SD 148  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,819
$21,990
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Dolton SD 148  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,118
$21,244
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Dolton SD 148  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dolton SD 148 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Washington Junior High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Grades: 7-8
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Grades: 7-8
| 158 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Grades: K-6
| 240 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Grades: 7-8
| 127 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Riverdale School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 W 142nd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-7153
Grades: K-4
| 131 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14701 Chicago Rd
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14200 S Wentworth Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-9440
Grades: K-6
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
333 E 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Grades: PK
| 186 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dolton SD 148 School District?
Dolton SD 148 School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,058 students.
What is the rank of Dolton SD 148 School District?
Dolton SD 148 School District is ranked #422 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton SD 148 School District?
92% of Dolton SD 148 School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dolton SD 148 School District?
Dolton SD 148 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Dolton SD 148 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,118 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,058 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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