Serving 81 students in grades 6-8, Lincolnwood Jr 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincolnwood Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lincolnwood Jr High School's student population of 81 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincolnwood Jr High 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 Lincolnwood Jr High School is 0.11, 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
#1949 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincolnwood Jr High School's ranking?
Lincolnwood Jr High School is ranked #1949 out of 3,426 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincolnwood Jr High School?
81 students attend Lincolnwood Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lincolnwood Jr High School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincolnwood Jr High School?
Lincolnwood Jr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincolnwood Jr High School offer ?
Lincolnwood Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lincolnwood Jr High School part of?
Lincolnwood Jr High School is part of Panhandle CUSD 2 School District.
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