Lincoln Elementary School vs. Southside School
Should I attend Lincoln Elementary School or Southside 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
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Top Rankings
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Southside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 341 students in grades 3-5, Lincoln Elementary 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 193 students in grades 3-5, Southside School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
341 students
193 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1938 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1438 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
106
71
Grade 4 Students
126
59
Grade 5 Students
109
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
37%
7%
% Black
2%
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% White
52%
91%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
