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J Sterling Morton East High School vs. J Sterling Morton West High School

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School Overview

School
J Sterling Morton East High School
2423 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
J Sterling Morton West High School
2400 Home Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 3,474 students in grades 10-12, J Sterling Morton East High School 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 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,497 students in grades 9-12, J Sterling Morton West High School 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 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
3,474 students
3,497 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J Sterling Morton East High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J Sterling Morton West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J Sterling Morton East High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J Sterling Morton West High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
179 teachers
217 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J Sterling Morton East High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J Sterling Morton West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton East High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton West High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3047 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2575 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J Sterling Morton East High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J Sterling Morton West High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
11%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Sterling Morton East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Sterling Morton West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
16%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Sterling Morton East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Sterling Morton West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
40%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
81%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
86%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of J Sterling Morton East High School with the average graduation rate observed in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of J Sterling Morton West High School with the average graduation rate observed in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of J Sterling Morton East High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of J Sterling Morton West High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
1
809
Grade 10 Students
1166
852
Grade 11 Students
1101
861
Grade 12 Students
1206
975

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J Sterling Morton East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J Sterling Morton West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
94%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J Sterling Morton East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J Sterling Morton West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J Sterling Morton East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J Sterling Morton West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J Sterling Morton East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J Sterling Morton West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J Sterling Morton East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J Sterling Morton West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of J Sterling Morton East High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of J Sterling Morton West High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J Sterling Morton East High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J Sterling Morton West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J Sterling Morton East High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J Sterling Morton West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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