J Sterling Morton Freshman Center
Tel:
(708) 863-7900
- 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.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52%.
Top Placements
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
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 |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
- 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 18% | 29% |
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 28% | 38% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | n/a |
| 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 |
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| Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate (15-16) | ≤20% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | J S Morton HSD 201 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J Sterling Morton Freshman Center is J Sterling Morton Alternative School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Unity Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Daniel Burnham Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cicero J Sterling Morton Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 24 students
0.2 miles
1874 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4080 0.2 9-12 24 - Cicero Morton Alternative Schools Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 28 students
0.2 miles
1874 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 222-3080 0.2 10-12 28 - Cicero Unity Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 2,618 students
0.3 miles
2115 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8268 0.3 7-8 2,618 - Cicero Daniel Burnham Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 950 students
0.6 miles
1630 S 59th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9577 0.6 K-6 950 - Cicero Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 173 students
0.6 miles
5900 W 14th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8890 0.6 K-2 173
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