Morton Jr High School vs Tremont Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morton Jr High School
Morton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
504 students
Tremont Middle School
Tremont · Public middle · Grades 5–8
291 students
| Measure | Morton Jr High School Morton, Illinois | Tremont Middle School Tremont, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 670 | #109 of 670 |
| National rank | #1430 of 15,369 | #3651 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 504 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| city | Morton | Tremont |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morton Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 68.6).
- •Morton Jr High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Morton Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Morton Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 18.9%).
- •Morton Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.2).
- •Morton Jr High School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 291.
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 Morton Jr High School better than Tremont Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Morton Jr High School ranks higher (80.4 vs 68.6 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 Morton Jr High School and Tremont Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Morton and Tremont in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morton Jr High School: 504. Tremont Middle School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morton Jr High School and Tremont Middle School rank in Illinois?
Morton Jr High School is 35th of 670 and Tremont Middle School is 109th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).