Serving 485 students in grades 7-8, Morton Jr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 485 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Morton Jr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Jr High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Morton Jr High School is ranked #218 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Morton Jr High School?
485 students attend Morton Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Morton Jr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Jr High School?
Morton Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morton Jr High School offer ?
Morton Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Morton Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 485 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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