Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Worthen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)10%
26%
Black
(15-16)15%
17%
White
(15-16)70%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Worthen Elementary School?
301 students attend Worthen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Worthen Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Worthen Elementary School?
Worthen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Worthen Elementary School offer ?
Worthen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Worthen Elementary School part of?
Worthen Elementary School is part of Granite City Community Unit School District 9.
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