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J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
School · J S Morton Hsd 201 · Cicero, IL
A J S Morton Hsd 201 school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1801 S 55th Ave, Cicero, IL 60804
- Math 18% proficient (2014)
- Reading 28% proficient (2014)
- 1 AP courses offered
Academics
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Students at J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cicero), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,548
Median home value
$236,000
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
54.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Acad Prep Magnet High SchlEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| J Sterling Morton West High SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 3,497 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
J S Morton Hsd 201
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is listed in J S Morton HSD 201; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is a public school in Cicero, IL, part of J S Morton Hsd 201, serving approximately 1,038 students in grades 9th-9th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,178 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
What grades does J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr serve?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr has an enrollment of approximately 1,038 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr rank in IL?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr ranks #2,178 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr's MySchoolScout rating?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr has 18% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Is J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr a charter school?
No, J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr a Title I school?
No, J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
93.5% of students at J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (708) 863-7900
- Area population (ZIP 60804)
- 83,223
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60804; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2014 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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