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
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.
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?
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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%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
