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J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr

PublicRegularGrades 9–9
Cicero, Illinois · J S Morton HSD 201
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students941
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
941
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
93%+39.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–9
Grade Span

Overview

J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is a public school serving grades 9–9 in Cicero, Illinois. The school enrolls 941 students. It is part of the J S Morton HSD 201 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
Grade Span9–9
DistrictJ S Morton HSD 201
County17031
CityCicero
ZIP60804
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172688005044

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment941
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino89.4%
Black / African American0.1%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.6%
Hispanic
89.4%
Black
0.1%
Asian
1.6%
Two+
0.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %93%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)