Kennedy Junior High School vs. Lincoln Jr High School
Should I attend Kennedy Junior High School or Lincoln Jr High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kennedy Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lincoln Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 979 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
979 students
747 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#444 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
311
262
Grade 7 Students
341
252
Grade 8 Students
327
233
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
37%
9%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
51%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%