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#3281 of 3,813 schools in IL

Wentworth Intermediate School

Elementary School · Calumet City Sd 155 · Calumet City, IL

A Calumet City Sd 155 elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

530 Superior Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

  • Math 1% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 6% proficient (2022)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$18,501
Chronic Absenteeism34.5%

Students at Wentworth Intermediate School score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency1%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 6% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
4%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
1%
ELA
2%
2021*
Math
1%
ELA
2%
2022
ELA
6%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wentworth Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low42/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,991

Median home value

$133,600

Median rent

$1,138/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

55.9%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Caroline Sibley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–60.9 mi525Compare →
Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–80.9 mi740Compare →
Carol Moseley Braun SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6K–61.1 mi287Compare →
Burnham Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–81.5 mi148Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Calumet City Sd 155

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$18,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wentworth Intermediate School is listed in Calumet City SD 155; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wentworth Intermediate School

Wentworth Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Calumet City, IL, part of Calumet City Sd 155, serving approximately 316 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,281 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wentworth Intermediate School

What grades does Wentworth Intermediate School serve?

Wentworth Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Wentworth Intermediate School?

Wentworth Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wentworth Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wentworth Intermediate School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wentworth Intermediate School rank in IL?

Wentworth Intermediate School ranks #3,281 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Wentworth Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wentworth Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Wentworth Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wentworth Intermediate School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wentworth Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Wentworth Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wentworth Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Wentworth Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wentworth Intermediate School?

71.8% of students at Wentworth Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.5%
Area population (ZIP 60409)
35,253
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
37.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60409; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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