MORTON JR HIGH SCHOOL
Morton Jr High School is a public middle school that is part of the Morton CUSD 709 school district, located in Morton, IL with about 478 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Morton Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Morton Junior High School, located at 225 E Jackson St in Morton, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in the middle grades within the Morton Community Unit School District 709. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, providing a curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and the more rigorous demands of high school. By focusing on core subjects while offering extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to support the developmental needs of early adolescents.
The school is well-regarded within the Morton community for its commitment to a supportive learning environment. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Morton Junior High emphasizes character development, technology integration, and student engagement through various clubs, sports, and activities. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and community involvement, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens as they advance toward their secondary education.
For more information, contact Morton Jr High School at (309) 266-6522 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Morton, IL 61550-1625
(309) 266-6522
MORTON JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Morton, IL with about 478 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Morton CUSD 709
- Total Students:
- 478
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 478 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MORTON JR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.