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4.9 avg / 10

Dolton Sd 149 School District

School District · Calumet City, Illinois

Students: 2,318
Teachers (FTE): 103

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

8

5 elem, 3 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,881

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.5:1

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Evaluating Dolton Sd 149?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dolton Sd 149 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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S T E M Academy

6.3/10

Calumet City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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School of Fine Arts

6.1/10

Calumet City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Creative Communications Acad

5.9/10

Calumet City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#547 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,881

+$4,191 vs Illinois median

District size

2,318 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

Dolton Sd 149 ranks #547 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Dolton Sd 149's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are S T E M Academy (6.3/10), School of Fine Arts (6.1/10), and Creative Communications Acad (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Dolton Sd 149

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 S T E M Academy 6.3 / 10
2 School of Fine Arts 6.1 / 10
3 Creative Communications Acad 5.9 / 10
4 New Beginnings Learning Academy 4.7 / 10
5 Diekman Elem School 4.7 / 10
6 Carol Moseley Braun School 4.6 / 10
7 Caroline Sibley Elem School 4.0 / 10
8 Berger-vandenberg Elem School 3.2 / 10

See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 4.9/10, Dolton Sd 149 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is S T E M Academy, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Dolton Sd 149 students show an average math proficiency of 18.5% and ELA proficiency of 21.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 18.5%
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ELA Proficiency 21.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Dolton Sd 149 with test data.

District 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 4.9/10. 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?

S T E M Academy is the highest-rated school in Dolton Sd 149 with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Dolton Sd 149?

Across schools in Dolton Sd 149 with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.8%. 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 4.9/10 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 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
4.9/10
Math Proficiency
18.5%
ELA Proficiency
21.8%

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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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