Top Rankings
J S Morton HSD 201 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 8,009 students in J S Morton HSD 201 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in J S Morton HSD 201 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
8,009 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
484 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
J S Morton HSD 201 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#783 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
91%
28%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
4%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,392 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,324 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$171 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$147 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$21,392
$21,990
Spending / Student (19-20)
$18,324
$21,244
Best J S Morton HSD 201 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Sterling Morton Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1874 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4080
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 55th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-7900
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-7900
Grades: 9
| 1,038 students
Rank: #33.
J Sterling Morton West High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Home Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 780-4100
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 780-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,497 students
Rank: #44.
J Sterling Morton East High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2423 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4000
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4000
Grades: 10-12
| 3,474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to J S Morton HSD 201 School District?
J S Morton HSD 201 School District manages 4 public schools serving 8,009 students.
What is the rank of J S Morton HSD 201 School District?
J S Morton HSD 201 School District is ranked #790 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in J S Morton HSD 201 School District?
91% of J S Morton HSD 201 School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of J S Morton HSD 201 School District?
J S Morton HSD 201 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is J S Morton HSD 201 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,324 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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