- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morton, IL
Morton Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Morton Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172680002865
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morton Jr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Morton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 504
- students enrolled
Morton Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Jr High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Morton, IL.
School address
District: Morton Cusd 709 · Illinois
NCES ID 172680002865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172680002865 · Morton, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 14:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Morton High School (1,061 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 6 public schools in Morton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Morton Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morton High Sc
Morton High School
1,061 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
517 students
- This school
Morton Jr High School
504 students
- Grundy Elem Sc
Grundy Elem School
465 students
- Jefferson Elem 354
Jefferson Elem School
354 students
- Lettie Brown E 346
Lettie Brown Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Morton Jr High School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morton Jr High School compares
Morton Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Morton Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morton Cusd 709, which includes Morton Jr High School.
$14,122
Per student
-22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 24.8%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Morton Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grundy Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lettie Brown Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morton Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morton Jr High School
How many students attend Morton Jr High School?
Morton Jr High School has 504 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton Jr High School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morton Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Morton Jr High School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Morton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morton Jr High School?
Morton Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morton Jr High School rank among public schools in Morton?
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Jr High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Morton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morton on the city page.
What other schools are in Morton Cusd 709?
Besides Morton Jr High School, Morton Cusd 709 also operates Morton High School (1,061 students), Lincoln Elem School (517 students), and Grundy Elem School (465 students). See the Morton Cusd 709 district page for the complete list.
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