Harriet Tubman School (Closed 2012)

333 East 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Harriet Tubman School serves 269 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(10-11)
75-79%
80%
(10-11)
60-64%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
95%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Harriet Tubman School?
269 students attend Harriet Tubman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Harriet Tubman School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harriet Tubman School?
Harriet Tubman School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harriet Tubman School offer ?
Harriet Tubman School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harriet Tubman School part of?
Harriet Tubman School is part of Dolton School District 148.

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