Dolton Sd 148 School District
School District · Riverdale, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
2,058
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
2,058
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#290 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,724
+$10,034 vs Illinois median
District size
2,058 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Dolton Sd 148 ranks #290 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Dolton Sd 148's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Riverdale School (8.3/10), Park Elementary School (8.0/10), and Roosevelt Junior High School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +17.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dolton Sd 148 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dolton Sd 148
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverdale School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Park Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Roosevelt Junior High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Washington Junior High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Washington Elem School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Roosevelt Elem School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Lincoln Junior High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Franklin Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dolton Sd 148
Dolton Sd 148 is a Riverdale, Illinois school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 2,058 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $26,724 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Dolton Sd 148 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverdale School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Dolton Sd 148 students show an average math proficiency of 17.1% and ELA proficiency of 24.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Dolton Sd 148, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dolton Sd 148 with test data.
Schools in Dolton Sd 148
10 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Riverdale
- Total Enrollment
- 2,058
- Teachers (FTE)
- 161
- District spending per student
- $26,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dolton Sd 148?
Dolton Sd 148 has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dolton Sd 148?
The average composite rating for Dolton Sd 148 is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Dolton Sd 148?
Dolton Sd 148's district-level spending was $26,724 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dolton Sd 148?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dolton Sd 148 is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dolton Sd 148?
Riverdale School is the highest-rated school in Dolton Sd 148 with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Dolton Sd 148?
Across schools in Dolton Sd 148 with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dolton Sd 148 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Dolton Sd 148 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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