Dolton SD 148 School District

114 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827-2703
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,980 students in Dolton SD 148 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 50% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,980 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Dolton SD 148 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#827 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dolton SD 148  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
28%
This chart display 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 IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
32%
This chart display 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 IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.68
# American Indian Students
8 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
27%
# Black Students
1,868 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
94%
17%
# White Students
23 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
1%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
130
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
195
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
186
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
228
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
199
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
242
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,639 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,911 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dolton SD 148  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Dolton SD 148  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,639
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dolton SD 148  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,911
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dolton SD 148  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dolton SD 148 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Washington Junior High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
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%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Grades: 7-8
| 171 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Grades: K-6
| 223 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Roosevelt Junior High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Grades: 7-8
| 146 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Washington Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Riverdale School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 W 142nd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-7153
Grades: K-4
| 132 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14701 Chicago Rd
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Park Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14200 S Wentworth Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-9440
Grades: K-6
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Cntr
333 E 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Grades: PK
| 130 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dolton SD 148 School District?
Dolton SD 148 School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,980 students.
What is the rank of Dolton SD 148 School District?
Dolton SD 148 School District is ranked #49 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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, 3% 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 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 $20,911 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,980 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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