Worthwoods Elementary School
Tel:
(708) 448-2802
Worthwoods Elementary School serves 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Worthwoods Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Worthwoods Elementary School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 303 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Worthwoods Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Worthwoods Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1694 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 70% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Worth 127 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Worthwoods Elementary School is Amos Alonzo Stagg High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Worth Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Worth Worth Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 387 students
0.6 miles
11151 S New England
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2803 0.6 6-8 387 - Worth Worth Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 422 students
0.7 miles
11158 S Oak Park Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2801 0.7 PK-5 422 - Palos Hills Amos Alonzo Stagg High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,257 students
0.8 miles
8015 W 111th St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-7400 0.8 9-12 2,257 - Palos Hills Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School Grades: PK-1 | 420 students
1.0 miles
7825 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-7760 1.0 PK-1 420 - Worth Regl Institutional Scholastic Excellence Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 11-12 | 59 students
1.2 miles
11218 S Ridgeland
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 671-0935 1.2 11-12 59
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