J Sterling Morton West High Sch vs Jefferson Elem School
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.
J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Berwyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,374 students
Jefferson Elem School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | J Sterling Morton West High Sch Berwyn, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Berwyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #582 of 691 | #866 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15882 of 16,910 | #25955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,374 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 3,374 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 31% |
| city | Berwyn | Berwyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 16.3).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 10%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 18%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 78.2%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.5).
- •J Sterling Morton West High Sch is the larger school with 3,374 students compared with 453.
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 J Sterling Morton West High Sch better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (48.8 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 J Sterling Morton West High Sch and Jefferson Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Berwyn and Berwyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Sterling Morton West High Sch: 3,374. Jefferson Elem School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Sterling Morton West High Sch and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
J Sterling Morton West High Sch is 582nd of 691 and Jefferson Elem School is 866th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).