Morton Elementary Career Academy
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(773) 534-6791
Morton Elementary Career Academy serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Morton Elementary Career Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Morton Elementary Career Academy 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 5%)
School Overview
Morton Elementary Career Academy's student population of 310 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 310 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Morton Elementary Career Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Morton Elementary Career Academy is 0.17, 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3298 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 26% |
| Black | 91% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 37% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Morton Elementary Career Academy is Westinghouse High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Learn Chtr - Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Learn Charter Excel Campus (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Westinghouse High School Math: 44% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,192 student10
0.1 miles
3223 W Franklin Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6400 0.1 9-12 1,192 - Chicago Learn Charter Excel Campus Charter School
Math: 32% | Reading: 31%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 450 students10
0.2 miles
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300 0.2 K-5 450 - Chicago Learn Chtr - 7th Campus Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 314 students10
0.2 miles
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300 0.2 K-5 314 - Chicago Learn Chtr - Middle School Charter School
Math: 17% | Reading: 11%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 306 students10
0.2 miles
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300 0.2 6-8 306 - Chicago Yccs-west Town Academy Alternative High School Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 129 students10
0.2 miles
500 N Sacramento Bvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044 0.2 10-12 129
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