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#2462 of 3,813 schools in IL
Worthwoods Elem School
Elementary School · Worth Sd 127 · Worth, IL
A Worth Sd 127 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11000 S Oketo Ave, Worth, IL 60482
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Worthwoods Elem School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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
77.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Worthwoods Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koraes Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Worth Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Dr Kenneth M Sorrick SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–1 | 1.0 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Bobbie Noonans Child CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Worth Sd 127
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Worthwoods Elem School is listed in Worth SD 127; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Worthwoods Elem School
Worthwoods Elem School is a public elementary school in Worth, IL, part of Worth Sd 127, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,462 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Worthwoods Elem School
What grades does Worthwoods Elem School serve?
Worthwoods Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Worthwoods Elem School?
Worthwoods Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthwoods Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worthwoods Elem School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Worthwoods Elem School rank in IL?
Worthwoods Elem School ranks #2,462 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Worthwoods Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Worthwoods Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Worthwoods Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Worthwoods Elem School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Worthwoods Elem School a charter school?
No, Worthwoods Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Worthwoods Elem School a Title I school?
No, Worthwoods Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Worthwoods Elem School?
77.2% of students at Worthwoods Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (708) 448-2802
- 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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