Worth Jr High School
346 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Worth Junior High School, located at 11151 S. New England in Worth, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for students in the local community. As a middle school facility within the Worth School District 127, the institution is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while fostering a sense of community engagement.
The school is well-integrated into the Village of Worth, maintaining a commitment to small-town values while providing a comprehensive curriculum. In addition to core academic subjects, the junior high environment typically encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school programs designed to encourage personal growth. By prioritizing student success and collaborative partnerships with families, Worth Junior High serves as a key pillar in the local educational system, helping to shape the foundational skills and character of its diverse student body.
The school is well-integrated into the Village of Worth, maintaining a commitment to small-town values while providing a comprehensive curriculum. In addition to core academic subjects, the junior high environment typically encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school programs designed to encourage personal growth. By prioritizing student success and collaborative partnerships with families, Worth Junior High serves as a key pillar in the local educational system, helping to shape the foundational skills and character of its diverse student body.
346
Total Students
27.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 214 |
| Hispanic | 97 |
| Black | 17 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 11 |
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White214 (61.8 %)
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Hispanic97 (28.0 %)
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Black17 (4.9 %)
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Two or More11 (3.2 %)
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Asian7 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Worth SD 127 |
| Phone: | (708)448-2803 |
| Website: | http://www.worthschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 346 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
105
Grade 7
116
Grade 8
125
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 105 |
| Grade 7 | 116 |
| Grade 8 | 125 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 167 | 48.3% |
| Male | 179 | 51.7% |
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