For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 966 students in Calumet City SD 155 School District. 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 SD 155 School District 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
4,382 Schools
# Students
966 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calumet City SD 155 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 1989–2010. View full 23-year historical data
% Hispanic
38%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
57%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
1%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,661 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,339 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$23 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$26,661
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,339
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Calumet City SD 155 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 349 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 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 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 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calumet City SD 155 School District?
Calumet City SD 155 School District manages 3 public schools serving 966 students.
What is the rank of Calumet City SD 155 School District?
Calumet City SD 155 School District is ranked #854 out of 861 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 SD 155 School District?
57% of Calumet City SD 155 School District students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calumet City SD 155 School District?
Calumet City SD 155 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Calumet City SD 155 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,339 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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