Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Morton Elementary Career Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morton Elementary Career Academy serves the northern part of its Chicago school district, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morton Elementary Career Academy's student population of 268 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
268 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings
Morton Elementary Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Elementary Career Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
25%
29%
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Black
59%
16%
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White
13%
45%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton Elementary Career Academy's ranking?
Morton Elementary Career Academy is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Morton Elementary Career Academy?
268 students attend Morton Elementary Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Morton Elementary Career Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morton Elementary Career Academy?
Morton Elementary Career Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morton Elementary Career Academy offer ?
Morton Elementary Career Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Morton Elementary Career Academy part of?
Morton Elementary Career Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Morton Elementary Career Academy located?
Morton Elementary Career Academy is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in Humboldt Park.
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