Hoover Elem School vs Wentworth Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Elem School
Calumet City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Wentworth Jr High School
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students
| Measure | Hoover Elem School Calumet City, Illinois | Wentworth Jr High School Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1488 of 2,303 | #504 of 670 |
| National rank | #39126 of 50,301 | #12196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 16% |
| city | Calumet City | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.1 vs 28.6).
- •Wentworth Jr High School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 6%).
- •Hoover Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Hoover Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 56.6%).
- •Wentworth Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.3).
- •Hoover Elem School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 302.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hoover Elem School better than Wentworth Jr High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hoover Elem School and Wentworth Jr High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Calumet City and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elem School: 571. Wentworth Jr High School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elem School and Wentworth Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Hoover Elem School is 1488th of 2,303 and Wentworth Jr High School is 504th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).