Morton Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morton Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morton Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)33%
17%
White
(19-20)56%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)11%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
67%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton Academy's ranking?
Morton Academy is ranked #237 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Morton Academy often compared to?
Morton Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Grundy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Morton Academy?
9 students attend Morton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Morton Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Morton Academy offer ?
Morton Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Morton Academy part of?
Morton Academy is part of Morton CUSD 709 School District.
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