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6.5 avg / 10

J S Morton Hsd 201 School District

School District · Cicero, Illinois

Students: 8,009
Teachers (FTE): 483

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

3

2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,016

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.6:1

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Evaluating J S Morton Hsd 201?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge J S Morton Hsd 201 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

J Sterling Morton West High Sch

7.0/10

Berwyn · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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J Sterling Morton East High Sch

6.6/10

Cicero · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr

5.9/10

Cicero · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#263 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,016

+$1,326 vs Illinois median

District size

8,009 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

J S Morton Hsd 201 ranks #263 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. J S Morton Hsd 201's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are J Sterling Morton West High Sch (7.0/10), J Sterling Morton East High Sch (6.6/10), and J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in J S Morton Hsd 201

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 J Sterling Morton West High Sch 7.0 / 10
2 J Sterling Morton East High Sch 6.6 / 10
3 J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr 5.9 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About J S Morton Hsd 201

J S Morton Hsd 201 is a Cicero, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 8,009 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $18,016 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, J S Morton Hsd 201 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is J Sterling Morton West High Sch, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, J S Morton Hsd 201 students show an average math proficiency of 15.4% and ELA proficiency of 21.0%.

The district includes 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in J S Morton Hsd 201, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 15.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 21.0%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in J S Morton Hsd 201 with test data.

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Cicero
Total Enrollment
8,009
Teachers (FTE)
483
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in J S Morton Hsd 201?

J S Morton Hsd 201 has 3 schools in total — 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for J S Morton Hsd 201?

The average composite rating for J S Morton Hsd 201 is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in J S Morton Hsd 201?

J S Morton Hsd 201 spends $18,016 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in J S Morton Hsd 201?

The average student-teacher ratio in J S Morton Hsd 201 is 16.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in J S Morton Hsd 201?

J Sterling Morton West High Sch is the highest-rated school in J S Morton Hsd 201 with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in J S Morton Hsd 201?

Across schools in J S Morton Hsd 201 with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does J S Morton Hsd 201 compare to other districts in Illinois?

J S Morton Hsd 201 has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
15.4%
ELA Proficiency
21.0%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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