Dolton Sd 148 School District
School District · Riverdale, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,724
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,724
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#61 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,724
+$10,034 vs Illinois median
District size
2,058 students
Larger than Illinois median
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 7.7/10, Dolton Sd 148 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Dolton Sd 148 students show an average math proficiency of 8.0% and ELA proficiency of 10.9%.
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 7.7/10. 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?
Lincoln Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dolton Sd 148 with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Dolton Sd 148?
Across schools in Dolton Sd 148 with test data, the average math proficiency is 8.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 10.9%. 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 7.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 8.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 10.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in IL
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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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