Freedom Middle School vs J Sterling Morton East High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Middle School
Berwyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
J Sterling Morton East High Sch
Cicero · Public high · Grades 10–12
3,394 students
| Measure | Freedom Middle School Berwyn, Illinois | J Sterling Morton East High Sch Cicero, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 670 | #656 of 691 |
| National rank | #12877 of 15,369 | #16589 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 504 | 3,394 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 3,394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 7% |
| city | Berwyn | Cicero |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 10.1).
- •Freedom Middle School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 7%).
- •Freedom Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 13%).
- •Freedom Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 87.2%).
- •Freedom Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.3).
- •J Sterling Morton East High Sch is the larger school with 3,394 students compared with 504.
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 Freedom Middle School better than J Sterling Morton East High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Middle School ranks higher (24.9 vs 10.1 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 Freedom Middle School and J Sterling Morton East High Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Berwyn and Cicero in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Middle School: 504. J Sterling Morton East High Sch: 3,394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Middle School and J Sterling Morton East High Sch rank in Illinois?
Freedom Middle School is 541st of 670 and J Sterling Morton East High Sch is 656th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).