Serving 1,038 students in grades 9, J Sterling Morton Freshman Center 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 1,038 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center 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 Center's student population of 1,038 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
1,038 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of J Sterling Morton Freshman Center is 0.06, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)28%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
1%
45%
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
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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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 Center?
The graduation rate of J Sterling Morton Freshman Center is 20%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend J Sterling Morton Freshman Center?
1,038 students attend J Sterling Morton Freshman Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of J Sterling Morton Freshman Center students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Sterling Morton Freshman Center?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does J Sterling Morton Freshman Center offer ?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is J Sterling Morton Freshman Center part of?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center is part of J S Morton HSD 201 School District.
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