For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,192 students in Dolton SD 149 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Dolton SD 149 School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,192 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dolton SD 149 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#821 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
% Black
93%
16%
% White
1%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,384 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,101 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,384
$25,132
Spending / Student
$24,101
$24,168
Best Dolton SD 149 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S T E M Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7595
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7595
Gr: 8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Carol Moseley Braun School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1655 153rd St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9470
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9470
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
New Beginnings Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15703 Clyde Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
School Of Fine Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7565
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7565
Gr: 7 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Diekman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15121 Dorchester Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3838
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Caroline Sibley Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Sibley Blvd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-1870
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-1870
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #77.
Creative Communications Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7585
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7585
Gr: 6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #88.
Berger-vandenberg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14833 Avalon Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dolton SD 149 School District?
Dolton SD 149 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,192 students.
What is the rank of Dolton SD 149 School District?
Dolton SD 149 School District is ranked #831 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton SD 149 School District?
93% of Dolton SD 149 School District students are Black, 5% 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 Dolton SD 149 School District?
Dolton SD 149 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Dolton SD 149 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,101 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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