Emerson Elem School vs J Sterling Morton West High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elem School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Berwyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,374 students
| Measure | Emerson Elem School Berwyn, Illinois | J Sterling Morton West High Sch Berwyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1570 of 2,303 | #582 of 691 |
| National rank | #40515 of 50,301 | #15882 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 260 | 3,374 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 3,374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| city | Berwyn | Berwyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 16.3).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 78.2%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
- •J Sterling Morton West High Sch is the larger school with 3,374 students compared with 260.
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 Emerson Elem School better than J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elem School ranks higher (26.8 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 Emerson Elem School and J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Berwyn and Berwyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elem School: 260. J Sterling Morton West High Sch: 3,374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elem School and J Sterling Morton West High Sch rank in Illinois?
Emerson Elem School is 1570th 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).