Wentworth Jr High School

About Wentworth Jr High School

Wentworth Junior High School is located at 560 Superior Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409, and serves students in grades 6 through 8. It is a public middle school that is part of Calumet City School District 155. The school enrolls about 313 students, giving the campus a moderate-size environment with a steady mix of academics and student activities. The student-teacher ratio is around 11:1. Female students comprise approximately 54% of enrollment, while male students constitute about 46%. Recent state testing results indicate a proficiency rate of around 6% in math and 9% in reading. Students follow a daily schedule of core subjects, electives, and intervention support periods. Also, sports programs, band activities and after-school clubs provide a varied student life beyond regular classroom teaching. Following eighth grade, students generally move on to local high schools in the Calumet City and south suburban area depending on district pathways and personal preferences. Homes nearby often begin around $140,000, while larger remodeled houses can reach above $270,000 in some neighborhoods. Based on current academic performance, Wentworth Junior High School remains one of the schools families may still include while exploring the top middle schools in Illinois.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 6%

Reading 9%

State average proficiency is 6% in Math and 9% in Reading.

28

Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

313

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.96%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 42.81%

Black 53.99%

Two+ Races 1.92%

Native Am. 0.32%

White

0.96%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

42.81%

Black

53.99%

Two+ Races

1.92%

Native Am.

0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 313

54.31%

170 Female

45.69%

143 Male

Student Population

313 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

404 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Wentworth Jr High School Contact Information

Address

560 Superior Ave, Calumet City, IL, 60409

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Phone

(708) 862-0750

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Website

http://www.calumetcity155.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Wentworth Jr High School will be celebrating 8th Grade Graduation on May 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event is on the school’s end-of-year calendar. The ceremony is an official recognition for students completing junior high school and preparing for transition to high school. This event is an exciting milestone for students, families and school community.

FAQ

Q1. What is the most unique thing about Wentworth Jr. High School student life?

Ans. The Wentworth Jr High School combines subject-based learning with collaborative activities that encourage students to stay active during lessons and discussions.

Q2. How do social studies classes function at Wentworth Jr. High School?

Ans. Wentworth Jr. High School has history source analysis, classroom discussions, and written response exercises on lesson topics often.

Q3. What support systems are in place at Wentworth Jr. High School?

Ans. Progress Conferences: Wentworth Jr. High School students participate in progress conferences that build stronger assignment habits and improved preparedness for upcoming work.

Q4. What are some unique student programs at Wentworth Junior High School?

Ans. Wentworth Jr. High School’s athletic programs provide opportunities for students to participate in team practices and compete in school-sponsored sports activities.

Q5. How do families learn about school participation at Wentworth Jr. High School?

Ans. Wentworth Jr. High School has digital sign-up resources that make it easy for families to register for activities and check out upcoming event information.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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Wentworth Jr High School

560 Superior Ave, Calumet City, IL, 60409

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Wentworth Jr High School

560 Superior Ave, Calumet City, IL, 60409

About Wentworth Jr High School

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Student Population

Minority Enrollment

Students per Counselor

Wentworth Jr High School Contact Information

Address

Phone

Website

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Recent News & Updates

School Timings

Regular School Hours

Early Dismissal Days

After School Activities

School Session Dates

Remarkable Alumni

Map

Latest News

FAQ

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Arts

Clubs

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Maggie Lou, Firefox

The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Frindle

The Wild Robot

James and the Giant Peach

Penguin Random House Features

The Secret Language of Birds

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

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