Serving 1,131 students in grades 9, J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 1,131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr's student population of 1,131 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
1,131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is 0.13, 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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
93%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤20%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
The graduation rate of J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is 20%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
1,131 students attend J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr offer ?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr part of?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is part of J S Morton HSD 201 School District.
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