Enrollment
330
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Worth, IL
Worth Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Worth Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174338004339
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worth Jr High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Worth · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 330
- students enrolled
Worth Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worth Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Worth, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worth Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worth Jr High School
Worth Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Worth, Illinois, enrolling 330 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Worth Sd 127 also operates Worth Elem School (413 students) and Worthwoods Elem School (272 students) alongside Worth Jr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Worth Jr High School compares
Worth Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,482
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Worth Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worth Sd 127, which includes Worth Jr High School.
$17,482
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 42.9%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Worth Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthwoods Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worth Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Worth Jr High School
How many students attend Worth Jr High School?
Worth Jr High School has 330 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Worth, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worth Jr High School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worth Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Worth Jr High School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Worth, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worth Jr High School?
Worth Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Worth Jr High School rank among public schools in Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Worth Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Worth, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Worth on the city page.
Is Worth Jr High School a good school?
Worth Jr High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Worth Sd 127?
Besides Worth Jr High School, Worth Sd 127 also operates Worth Elem School (413 students) and Worthwoods Elem School (272 students). See the Worth Sd 127 district page for the complete list.
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