Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School's student population of 504 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3224 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
71%
28%
Black
28%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
43%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School's ranking?
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School is ranked #3224 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School often compared to?
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School?
504 students attend Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School?
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School offer ?
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School part of?
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School located?
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School is located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Chicago Lawn.
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