Serving 315 students in grades 3-5, Wentworth Intermediate 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wentworth Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Calumet City, IL, covering approximately 2.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wentworth Intermediate School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Never Ends!
School Rankings
Wentworth Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wentworth Intermediate School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3490 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wentworth Intermediate School's ranking?
Wentworth Intermediate School is ranked #3490 out of 3,542 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wentworth Intermediate School?
315 students attend Wentworth Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wentworth Intermediate School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wentworth Intermediate School?
Wentworth Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wentworth Intermediate School offer ?
Wentworth Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Wentworth Intermediate School part of?
Wentworth Intermediate School is part of Calumet City SD 155 School District.
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