Lincoln Jr High School vs. Washington Jr High School
Should I attend Lincoln Jr High School or Washington 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
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
Washington 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 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).
Serving 566 students in grades 5-8, Washington 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 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than 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 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
747 students
566 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#444 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#442 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
43
Grade 6 Students
262
183
Grade 7 Students
252
165
Grade 8 Students
233
175
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
73%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%