Top Rankings
Dolton SD 148 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,984 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,984 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Dolton SD 148 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#798 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
1,858 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
94%
17%
# White Students
12 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
1%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
185
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
228
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
194
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
208
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
211
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,868 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,595
$21,914
Spending / Student
$20,868
$21,170
Best Dolton SD 148 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Washington Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Grades: 7-8
| 131 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Grades: 7-8
| 150 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Grades: K-6
| 243 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Grades: 7-8
| 132 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
Rank: #77.
Riverdale School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 W 142nd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-7153
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-7153
Grades: K-4
| 138 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14701 Chicago Rd
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Grades: K-6
| 235 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14200 S Wentworth Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-9440
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-9440
Grades: K-6
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
333 E 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Grades: PK
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dolton SD 148 School District?
Dolton SD 148 School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,984 students.
What is the rank of Dolton SD 148 School District?
Dolton SD 148 School District is ranked #422 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton SD 148 School District?
94% of Dolton SD 148 School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dolton SD 148 School District?
Dolton SD 148 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, 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 $20,868 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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