Serving 171 students in grades 7-8, Lincoln Junior High 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lincoln Junior High School's student population of 171 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln Junior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
27%
Black
91%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Junior High School?
171 students attend Lincoln Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lincoln Junior High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Junior High School offer ?
Lincoln Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lincoln Junior High School part of?
Lincoln Junior High School is part of Dolton SD 148 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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