For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,077 students in Dolton SD 148 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 148 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 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
4,384 Schools
# Students
2,077 Students
1,842,069 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
137,865 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dolton SD 148 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
#833 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)55.9%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
7%
29%
% Black
91%
16%
% White
n/a
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,628 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,934 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,628
$22,464
Spending / Student
$19,934
$21,702
Best Dolton SD 148 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14200 S Wentworth Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-9440
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-9440
Gr: K-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Gr: 7-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14701 Chicago Rd
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Riverdale School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 W 142nd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-7153
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-7153
Gr: K-4 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Gr: K-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Gr: 7-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Gr: K-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Gr: 7-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Gr: K-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
333 E 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Gr: PK | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dolton SD 148 School District?
Dolton SD 148 School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,077 students.
What is the rank of Dolton SD 148 School District?
Dolton SD 148 School District is ranked #833 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 148 School District?
91% of Dolton SD 148 School District students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $19,934 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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