- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Worth Jr High School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 174338004339 · Worth, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Worth Elem School (413 students)
Worth Jr High School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Worth Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Worth Elem Sch
Worth Elem School
413 students
- This school
Worth Jr High School
330 students
- Worthwoods Ele
Worthwoods Elem School
272 students
What this shows Worth Jr High School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worth Jr High School compares
Worth Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,679
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Worth Sd 127 reports $18,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.