Summary:
The J S Morton HSD 201 district in Illinois is home to two high schools: J Sterling Morton West High School and J Sterling Morton East High School. Both schools serve grades 9-12 and are performing significantly below the state averages across a range of metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
Based on the data, there are no clear standout schools in the district. Both J Sterling Morton West High School and J Sterling Morton East High School have similar rankings, with J Sterling Morton West High School ranked 501 out of 698 Illinois high schools and J Sterling Morton East High School ranked 562 out of 698. Both schools have a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The schools also share similar graduation rates of 89.0% and dropout rates of 2.4%.
In terms of academic performance, the schools lag behind the state averages in all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, on both the ACT and PreACT Secure assessments. For example, in 11th grade ACT English Language Arts, J Sterling Morton West High School scored 40.8% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 51.7%. The district's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.84% to 87.48%, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the schools' challenges. The district may need to address these issues and implement targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for its students.
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