Dolton School District 149

The Dolton School District 149 in Illinois serves 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 3 middle schools, but no high schools or alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 796 out of 811 school districts in Illinois and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in student achievement.

Among the schools in the district, a few stand out. Diekman Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades, as well as the highest 5th grade proficiency rates in both subjects. Carol Moseley Braun School also has strong performance, with the second-highest proficiency rates in both subjects and the highest 3rd and 5th grade proficiency rates. In the middle schools, S T E M Academy stands out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts across all grades and the highest 8th grade proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges. All schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is much higher than the state average. The majority of schools have over 98% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the higher-performing schools like Diekman Elementary and Carol Moseley Braun have higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, the district's overall low performance and achievement gaps raise concerns about equity and the ability of the schools to provide a high-quality education to all students.