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J S Morton HSD 201 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 8,110 students in J S Morton HSD 201 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in J S Morton HSD 201 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
8,110 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
447 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
J S Morton HSD 201 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#783 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.68
# American Indian Students
53 Students
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,331 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
27%
# Black Students
275 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
370 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
5%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
-
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,031
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,062
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,910
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,107
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,126 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,095 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$171 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$147 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$21,126
$22,158
Spending / Student (19-20)
$18,095
$21,406
Best J S Morton HSD 201 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Sterling Morton Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1874 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4080
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 55th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-7900
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-7900
Grades: 9
| 1,131 students
Rank: #33.
J Sterling Morton West High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Home Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 780-4100
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 780-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,617 students
Rank: #44.
J Sterling Morton East High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2423 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4000
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4000
Grades: 10-12
| 3,362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to J S Morton HSD 201 School District?
J S Morton HSD 201 School District manages 4 public schools serving 8,110 students.
What is the rank of J S Morton HSD 201 School District?
J S Morton HSD 201 School District is ranked #791 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in J S Morton HSD 201 School District?
90% of J S Morton HSD 201 School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of J S Morton HSD 201 School District?
J S Morton HSD 201 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is J S Morton HSD 201 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,095 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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