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Worth Jr High School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Worth, Illinois · Worth SD 127
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students330
Student:Teacher11.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
Worth Jr
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
330
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
99%+45.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Worth Jr High School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Worth, Illinois. The school enrolls 330 students. It is part of the Worth SD 127 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWorth SD 127
County17031
CityWorth
ZIP60482
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174338004339

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment330
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino26.2%
Black / African American1.8%
Asian4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native65.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
26.2%
Black
1.8%
Asian
4.2%
Two+
2.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)