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Public School Review - Established 2003

Morton CUSD 709 School District

1050 S 4th Ave Ste 200
Morton, IL 61550-2502
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Tel: (309) 263-2581
www.morton709.org

Top Rankings

Morton CUSD 709 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,247 students in Morton CUSD 709 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Morton CUSD 709 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
3,247 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
Pre-K8984
Kind208124
1211131
2223134
3248140
4245138
5235138
6223138
7249140
8255143
9284152
10246154
11261151
12270155
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District Rank

Morton CUSD 709 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (IL)
#62 out of 865 school districts
(Top 10%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearMorton CUSD 709 School District
2023#62
2022#55
2021#50
2019#71
2018#115
2017#137
2016#97
2015#89
2014#53
2013#58
2012#85
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47%
27%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
202347%27%
202148%28%
201951%33%
201850%32%
201749%32%
201651%31%
201547%29%
201481%59%
201381%58%
201292%80%
201193%80%
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57%
30%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
202257%30%
202159%32%
201965%38%
201850%37%
201752%38%
201653%36%
201555%38%
201479%57%
201380%58%
201292%75%
201191%75%
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71%
50%
94%
87%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
202394%87%
202293%87%
201892%87%
201790%87%
201692%85%
201593%85%
201494%86%
201393%83%
201293%82%
201191%83%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.69

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
20240.220.70
20230.210.70
20220.200.68
20210.190.68
20200.180.68
20190.180.68
20180.150.67
20170.150.67
20160.150.67
20150.150.67
20140.160.66
20130.160.66
20120.160.65
20110.140.66
20100.120.64
20090.100.64
20080.100.64
20070.100.63
20060.100.61
20050.090.61
20040.070.60
20030.070.59
20020.060.59
20010.070.58
20000.050.57
19990.040.56
19980.050.56
19970.040.54
19960.040.53
19950.020.53
19940.030.52
19930.030.52
19920.030.52
19910.020.52
19900.030.51
19890.030.51
19880.010.50
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
20243%6%
20232%6%
20222%5%
20212%5%
20202%5%
20192%5%
20182%5%
20172%5%
20162%5%
20153%6%
20142%5%
20132%5%
20123%4%
20112%5%
20103%5%
20092%5%
20083%5%
20072%5%
20063%5%
20052%5%
20042%4%
20033%4%
20022%4%
20013%4%
20002%3%
19991%3%
19982%3%
19972%3%
19962%3%
19951%3%
19941%3%
19931%3%
19921%3%
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% Hispanic
4%
29%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
20244%28%
20234%27%
20223%27%
20213%27%
20203%26%
20193%26%
20182%26%
20172%26%
20163%26%
20152%25%
20142%25%
20133%24%
20122%24%
20112%23%
20102%22%
20092%22%
20082%21%
20072%20%
20062%19%
20052%18%
20041%18%
20031%17%
20021%16%
20011%15%
20001%15%
19991%14%
19981%13%
19931%11%
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% Black
2%
16%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
20242%16%
20232%17%
20222%17%
20212%17%
20202%17%
20192%17%
20181%17%
20171%17%
20161%17%
20151%17%
20142%17%
20132%18%
20121%18%
20111%18%
20101%20%
20091%20%
20081%20%
20071%20%
20061%20%
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% White
88%
45%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
202488%45%
202389%45%
202290%47%
202190%47%
202090%48%
201990%48%
201892%49%
201792%49%
201692%49%
201592%49%
201492%50%
201391%50%
201292%51%
201193%51%
201094%53%
200995%53%
200894%54%
200795%55%
200694%56%
200596%57%
200496%57%
200396%58%
200297%59%
200196%60%
200097%61%
199998%62%
199897%63%
199798%64%
199698%64%
199599%65%
199499%65%
199398%65%
199299%66%
199199%66%
199099%66%
198998%66%
1988100%67%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
20243%4%
20233%4%
20223%4%
20213%4%
20203%4%
20193%4%
20183%3%
20173%3%
20162%3%
20152%3%
20142%3%
20132%3%
20122%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,893 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,003 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$41,381 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
2023$45 MM$15 MM
2022$60 MM$14 MM
2021$45 MM$15 MM
2020$60 MM$14 MM
2019$48 MM$14 MM
2018$47 MM$15 MM
2017$45 MM$13 MM
2016$40 MM$12 MM
2015$31 MM$10 MM
2014$36 MM$12 MM
2012$33 MM$11 MM
2011$33 MM$11 MM
2010$31 MM$10 MM
2009$32 MM$10 MM
2008$29 MM$9 MM
2007$28 MM$9 MM
2006$25 MM$8 MM
2005$24 MM$8 MM
2004$25 MM$8 MM
2003$23 MM$7 MM
2002$22 MM$8 MM
2001$23 MM$7 MM
2000$22 MM$7 MM
1999$20 MM$7 MM
1998$19 MM$6 MM
1997$18 MM$5 MM
1996$16 MM$5 MM
1995$15 MM$5 MM
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Spending
$46 MM
$39,976 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
2023$45 MM$14 MM
2022$60 MM$14 MM
2021$45 MM$14 MM
2020$60 MM$14 MM
2019$46 MM$13 MM
2018$46 MM$14 MM
2017$50 MM$12 MM
2016$45 MM$12 MM
2015$29 MM$11 MM
2014$38 MM$12 MM
2012$30 MM$11 MM
2011$29 MM$11 MM
2010$29 MM$11 MM
2009$28 MM$10 MM
2008$30 MM$9 MM
2007$26 MM$9 MM
2006$24 MM$8 MM
2005$23 MM$8 MM
2004$23 MM$8 MM
2003$23 MM$8 MM
2002$23 MM$8 MM
2001$22 MM$7 MM
2000$20 MM$7 MM
1999$19 MM$6 MM
1998$18 MM$6 MM
1997$16 MM$5 MM
1996$15 MM$5 MM
1995$15 MM$5 MM
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Revenue / Student
$13,893
$22,455

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
2023$13,949$17,333
2022$19,261$19,707
2021$14,307$17,764
2020$19,261$19,707
2019$15,557$17,662
2018$15,548$19,255
2017$14,988$17,801
2016$13,644$14,596
2015$10,834$11,118
2014$12,640$13,203
2012$11,780$11,701
2011$11,662$11,859
2010$11,258$11,118
2009$11,675$10,546
2008$11,131$11,298
2007$10,606$10,143
2006$9,433$9,054
2005$9,243$9,158
2004$9,298$8,999
2003$8,545$8,614
2002$8,031$8,976
2001$8,242$8,649
2000$7,762$8,451
1999$7,209$7,697
1998$5,891$5,971
1997$5,368$5,662
1995$5,301$5,677
1992$4,180$4,514
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Spending / Student
$14,003
$21,692

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearMorton CUSD 709 School DistrictIllinois
2023$14,059$16,251
2022$19,025$19,097
2021$14,420$16,655
2020$19,025$19,097
2019$14,922$17,005
2018$14,992$18,215
2017$16,358$17,235
2016$15,203$14,516
2015$10,092$11,218
2014$13,147$12,904
2012$10,603$11,755
2011$10,337$11,220
2010$10,487$11,218
2009$10,549$10,416
2008$11,229$10,971
2007$9,825$9,827
2006$9,065$8,997
2005$8,778$9,234
2004$8,507$9,089
2003$8,407$9,395
2002$8,200$9,305
2001$7,865$8,562
2000$7,028$8,142
1999$6,905$7,325
1998$5,563$5,848
1997$5,032$5,503
1995$5,435$5,507
1992$4,291$4,672
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Best Morton CUSD 709 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morton Jr High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 E Jackson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6522
Gr: 7-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Morton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 E Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2581
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Grundy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 S 4th Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Lettie Brown Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2550 N Morton Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-5309
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 S Nebraska Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Morton High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 N Illinois Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-7182
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 E Jefferson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Morton CUSD 709 School District?
Morton CUSD 709 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,247 students.
What is the rank of Morton CUSD 709 School District?
Morton CUSD 709 School District is ranked #61 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morton CUSD 709 School District?
88% of Morton CUSD 709 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morton CUSD 709 School District?
Morton CUSD 709 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Morton CUSD 709 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,003 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in IL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 47% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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