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#2307 of 3,813 schools in IL
Worth JR High School
Middle School · Worth Sd 127 · Worth, IL
A Worth Sd 127 middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11151 S New England Ave, Worth, IL 60482
- Math 13% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Worth JR High School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Worth JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,323/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Worth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,398
Median home value
$216,800
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elden D Finley JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Independence JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Simmons Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 733 | Compare → |
| H H Conrady JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,013 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Worth Sd 127
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Worth JR High School is listed in Worth SD 127; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Worth JR High School
Worth JR High School is a public middle school in Worth, IL, part of Worth Sd 127, serving approximately 338 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,307 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Worth JR High School
What grades does Worth JR High School serve?
Worth JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Worth JR High School?
Worth JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worth JR High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Worth JR High School rank in IL?
Worth JR High School ranks #2,307 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Worth JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Worth JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Worth JR High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Worth JR High School a charter school?
No, Worth JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Worth JR High School a Title I school?
No, Worth JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Worth JR High School?
68.9% of students at Worth JR High 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (708) 448-2803
- Area population (ZIP 60482)
- 10,878
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 60482; 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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