Lincoln Jr High School vs. Kershaw Elementary School
Should I attend Lincoln Jr High School or Kershaw Elementary 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
Lincoln Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Kershaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 578 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Jr High 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 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kershaw 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
578 students
212 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1331 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2733 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
18
Kindergarten Students
-
24
Grade 1 Students
-
26
Grade 2 Students
-
23
Grade 3 Students
-
17
Grade 4 Students
-
25
Grade 5 Students
-
19
Grade 6 Students
184
20
Grade 7 Students
167
20
Grade 8 Students
189
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
19%
2%
% Black
12%
98%
% White
31%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.75
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
34%
