A F Ames Elem School vs J Sterling Morton West High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A F Ames Elem School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Berwyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,374 students
| Measure | A F Ames Elem School Riverside, Illinois | J Sterling Morton West High Sch Berwyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 2,303 | #582 of 691 |
| National rank | #8429 of 50,301 | #15882 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 482 | 3,374 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 3,374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 10% |
| city | Riverside | Berwyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A F Ames Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 16.3).
- •A F Ames Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 10%).
- •A F Ames Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 18%).
- •A F Ames Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 78.2%).
- •J Sterling Morton West High Sch is the larger school with 3,374 students compared with 482.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A F Ames Elem School better than J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), A F Ames Elem School ranks higher (74.2 vs 16.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A F Ames Elem School and J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Berwyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A F Ames Elem School: 482. J Sterling Morton West High Sch: 3,374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A F Ames Elem School and J Sterling Morton West High Sch rank in Illinois?
A F Ames Elem School is 203rd of 2,303 and J Sterling Morton West High Sch is 582nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).