Wentworth Jr High School

560 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 311 students in grades 6-8, Wentworth Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wentworth Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Wentworth Jr High School's student population of 311 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
311 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Wentworth Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wentworth Jr High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2850 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wentworth Jr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wentworth Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wentworth Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wentworth Jr High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
42%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wentworth Jr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wentworth Jr High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wentworth Jr High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Wentworth Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wentworth Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wentworth Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wentworth Jr High School's ranking?
Wentworth Jr High School is ranked #2850 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wentworth Jr High School?
311 students attend Wentworth Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wentworth Jr High School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wentworth Jr High School?
Wentworth Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wentworth Jr High School offer ?
Wentworth Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wentworth Jr High School part of?
Wentworth Jr High School is part of Calumet City SD 155 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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