For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,318 students in Dolton SD 149 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Dolton SD 149 School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,318 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dolton SD 149 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#821 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
94%
16%
% White
1%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,209 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,316 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,209
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,316
$21,244
Best Dolton SD 149 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S T E M Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7595
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7595
Gr: 7-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Carol Moseley Braun School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1655 153rd St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9470
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9470
Gr: K-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #33.
New Beginnings Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15703 Clyde Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
School Of Fine Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
292 Torrence Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7565
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7565
Gr: 7-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Diekman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15121 Dorchester Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3838
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3838
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Caroline Sibley Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Sibley Blvd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-1870
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-1870
Gr: K-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Creative Communications Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
292 Torrence Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7585
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7585
Gr: 7-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: #88.
Berger-vandenberg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14833 Avalon Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dolton SD 149 School District?
Dolton SD 149 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,318 students.
What is the rank of Dolton SD 149 School District?
Dolton SD 149 School District is ranked #833 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton SD 149 School District?
94% of Dolton SD 149 School District students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dolton SD 149 School District?
Dolton SD 149 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Dolton SD 149 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,316 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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