Dolton Sd 149 School District
School District · Calumet City, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,881
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,881
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#410 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,881
+$4,191 vs Illinois median
District size
2,318 students
Much larger than Illinois median
About Dolton Sd 149
Dolton Sd 149 is a Calumet City, Illinois school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,318 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1. The district invests $20,881 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Dolton Sd 149 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Beginnings Learning Academy, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Dolton Sd 149 students show an average math proficiency of 3.8% and ELA proficiency of 10.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Dolton Sd 149, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dolton Sd 149 with test data.
Schools in Dolton Sd 149
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Calumet City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,318
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dolton Sd 149?
Dolton Sd 149 has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dolton Sd 149?
The average composite rating for Dolton Sd 149 is 5.8/10. 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 149?
Dolton Sd 149 spends $20,881 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dolton Sd 149?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dolton Sd 149 is 22.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dolton Sd 149?
New Beginnings Learning Academy is the highest-rated school in Dolton Sd 149 with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Dolton Sd 149?
Across schools in Dolton Sd 149 with test data, the average math proficiency is 3.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 10.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dolton Sd 149 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Dolton Sd 149 has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 8 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 3.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 10.5%
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.
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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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