Morton Academy

260 E Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
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Top 10%
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
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <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:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
9 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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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).
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Morton Academy, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morton Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morton Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
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Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
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26%
Black
(19-20)
33%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Morton Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
56%
48%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Morton Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
11%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Morton Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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This chart display the diversity score of Morton Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
67%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morton Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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