Serving 359 students in grades 5-8, East St Louis-lincoln Middle 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School serves the west part of East Saint Louis, IL, covering an area of approximately 14.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School's student population of 359 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East St Louis-lincoln Middle School is 0.02, 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
#3482 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
99%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
1%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
Showing 2003–2015. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East St Louis-lincoln Middle School's ranking?
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School is ranked #3482 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend East St Louis-lincoln Middle School?
359 students attend East St Louis-lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of East St Louis-lincoln Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East St Louis-lincoln Middle School?
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does East St Louis-lincoln Middle School offer ?
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is East St Louis-lincoln Middle School part of?
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School is part of East St Louis SD 189 School District.
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