For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 984 students in Calumet City School District 155. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Calumet City School District 155 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
984 Students
1,844,936 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calumet City School District 155, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#839 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
39%
28%
% Black
57%
17%
% White
1%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,340 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,051
$22,430
Spending / Student
$17,340
$21,668
Best Calumet City School District 155 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-5166
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-5166
Gr: PK-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Wentworth Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Wentworth Intermediate School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7926
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7926
Gr: 3-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calumet City School District 155?
Calumet City School District 155 manages 3 public schools serving 984 students.
What is the rank of Calumet City School District 155?
Calumet City School District 155 is ranked #856 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Calumet City School District 155?
57% of Calumet City School District 155 students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calumet City School District 155?
Calumet City School District 155 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Calumet City School District 155's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,340 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Recent Articles
The Experience of Being a New Student Mid-Year
Learn what students experience when transferring to a public school mid-year and how schools help new students adjust socially and academically.
How Public Schools Structure Free Periods or Study Time
Learn how public schools structure free periods or study time to support homework, tutoring, enrichment, and student independence.
The Role of Hallways, Common Areas, and Shared Spaces in Public Schools
Discover how hallways, cafeterias, libraries, and shared spaces shape student learning, safety, and school culture in public schools.
