J Sterling Morton Freshman Center
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center serves 1,182 students in grades 9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 29%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center's student population of 1,182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
1,182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of J Sterling Morton Freshman Center is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)28%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
93%
26%
Black
2%
17%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤20%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
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