School of Fine Arts vs Wentworth Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School of Fine Arts
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 7–7
224 students
Wentworth Jr High School
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students
| Measure | School of Fine Arts Calumet City, Illinois | Wentworth Jr High School Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #667 of 670 | #504 of 670 |
| National rank | #15296 of 15,369 | #12196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 224 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 16% |
| city | Calumet City | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wentworth Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 6.2).
- •Wentworth Jr High School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •School of Fine Arts does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Wentworth Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 99.1%).
- •Wentworth Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 20.4).
- •Wentworth Jr High School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 224.
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 School of Fine Arts better than Wentworth Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wentworth Jr High School ranks higher (28.6 vs 6.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are School of Fine Arts and Wentworth Jr High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Calumet City and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School of Fine Arts: 224. Wentworth Jr High School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School of Fine Arts and Wentworth Jr High School rank in Illinois?
School of Fine Arts is 667th of 670 and Wentworth Jr High School is 504th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).