Summary:
The city of Dolton, Illinois is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, spread across two school districts - Dolton School District 148 and Thornton Township HSD 205. The schools in Dolton face significant academic challenges, with test scores well below state averages across the board.
Among the standout schools, Diekman Elementary School and Roosevelt Junior High School perform relatively better, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to their peers. Thornridge High School also stands out with a higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate than the district average, despite its low academic performance.
The schools in Dolton face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, very high free/reduced lunch rates indicating high levels of economic disadvantage, and wide variation in spending per student. Addressing these systemic issues could be key to improving the overall quality of education in the district and helping students succeed.
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