Worth School District 127

Worth School District 127 in Illinois operates three schools: two elementary schools (Worth Elementary School and Worthwoods Elementary School) and one middle school (Worth Junior High School). The district's schools show a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with the middle school standing out as a high performer while the elementary schools face some concerning trends.

Worth Junior High School is the district's standout, ranking 391 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in English Language Arts, with 66.9% of students proficient or better, but struggles with math proficiency at 21.8%. In contrast, Worthwoods Elementary School stands out for its strong science proficiency rates, with 61.5% of students proficient or better, higher than the district and state averages.

However, the district faces some concerning trends, particularly at Worth Elementary School, where performance has declined over the past two years, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 780 to 1,060 and its SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 3 stars to 2 stars. Additionally, the district as a whole struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates and low math proficiency, suggesting a need to focus on improving student attendance and math instruction across the district.