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Worth Elem School

Elementary School · Worth SD 127

11158 S Oak Park Ave, Worth, IL 60482

Enrollment

388

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#2,206 of 3,813

In Worth

#1 of 3

public schools

In district

#1 of 3

Worth SD 127

School environment

7.4 / 10

Very Good

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Worth Elem School

5.9/10

Elementary School in Worth · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Worth JR High School

5.8/10

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5.6/10

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About Worth Elem School

Worth Elem School is a public elementary school in Worth, IL, part of Worth SD 127. Worth Elem School serves approximately 388 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Worth Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,206 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Worth Elem School show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • IL avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,679
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Worth Elem School — Students at Worth Elem School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 48.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 49.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
32%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.5/10.

How Worth Elem School Compares

See how Worth Elem School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.9/10
42th percentile in IL
Academic
5.4/10
Average
Growth
5.5/10
Average
Environment
7.4/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
29.1%

Location

11158 S Oak Park Ave, Worth, IL 60482

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Worth Elem School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Navajo Heights Elem School (rated 7.6/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Palos Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is Chippewa Elem School (rated 7.2/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Palos Heights), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KORAES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Palos Hills), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Worth, see our Worth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Worth Jr High School Worth 0.1 mi 5.8
Worthwoods Elem School Worth 0.8 mi 5.6
CHICAGO CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Palos Heights 1.1 mi 6.9
Elden D Finley Jr High School Chicago Ridge 0.9 mi 4.8
Ridge Central Elem School Chicago Ridge 1.0 mi 5.5
Navajo Heights Elem School Palos Heights 1.6 mi 7.6
TRUSTING HEARTS PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Palos Heights 1.7 mi
ST ALEXANDER SCHOOL Palos Heights 1.8 mi 4.7
KORAES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palos Hills 1.4 mi 6.0
Ridge Lawn Elementary School Chicago Ridge 1.5 mi 4.6
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School Palos Hills 1.6 mi 4.8
Ernest F Kolb Elem School Oak Lawn 2.0 mi 5.1
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School Palos Hills 1.5 mi 8.1
Independence Jr High School Palos Heights 2.1 mi 8.0
Chippewa Elem School Palos Heights 2.0 mi 7.2
Simmons Middle School Oak Lawn 2.2 mi 4.4
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) Oak Lawn 1.7 mi 7.7
SANDBOX LEARNING CENTER Palos Heights 2.2 mi
BOBBIE NOONANS CHILD CARE Palos Hills 1.9 mi
Columbus Manor Elem School Oak Lawn 2.1 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60482 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,398

Median Home Value

$216,800

Median Rent

$1,156/mo

Population

10,878

College Educated

19.5%

Homeownership

65.5%

Avg Commute

27.9 min

Poverty Rate

21.3%

Median Age

39.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Big Hollow Primary School Ingleside, IL 5.9
Bond Elem School Chicago, IL 5.9
Bradley West Elem School Bradley, IL 5.9
Butterworth Elem School Moline, IL 5.9
Carman-Buckner Elem School Waukegan, IL 5.9
Charter Oak Primary School Peoria, IL 5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Worth Elem School

What grades does Worth Elem School serve?

Worth Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Worth Elem School?

Worth Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Worth Elem School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Worth Elem School rank in IL?

Worth Elem School ranks #2,206 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Worth Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Worth Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Worth Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Worth Elem School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Worth Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Worth Elem School a Title I school?

No, Worth Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
86 Very Walkable
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%

District

Worth SD 127
District Enrollment
1,029
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,679
District Rank
#1 of 3

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