Worth Jr High School

www.worthschools.org

330 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.

330

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Worth Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	101
Black	14
Asian	3
Two or More	8

White
204 (61.8%)
Hispanic
101 (30.6%)
Black
14 (4.2%)
Two or More
8 (2.4%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 116