Dolton Sd 148 School District
School District · Riverdale, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,724
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,724
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Dolton Sd 148?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dolton Sd 148 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Washington Junior High
Riverdale · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Elementary School
Dolton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington Elem School
Riverdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#526 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below 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 #526 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Dolton Sd 148's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Washington Junior High (6.9/10), Lincoln Elementary School (5.8/10), and Washington Elem School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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 | Washington Junior High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Washington Elem School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Junior High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Riverdale School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Park Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Roosevelt Junior High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Franklin Elementary School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Roosevelt Elem School | 3.4 / 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. The district invests $26,724 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Dolton Sd 148 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Washington Junior High, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Dolton Sd 148 students show an average math proficiency of 29.2% and ELA proficiency of 30.6%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Riverdale
- Total Enrollment
- 2,058
- Teachers (FTE)
- 161
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data 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 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dolton Sd 148?
Dolton Sd 148 spends $26,724 per student per year.
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?
Washington Junior High is the highest-rated school in Dolton Sd 148 with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Dolton Sd 148?
Across schools in Dolton Sd 148 with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.6%. 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 5.1/10 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.6%
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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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