Lincoln Middle School vs. Hernandez Middle School
Should I attend Lincoln Middle School or Hernandez Middle 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 Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Hernandez Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 769 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 901 students in grades 6-8, Hernandez Middle 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
769 students
901 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#784 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#3200 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
239
269
Grade 7 Students
257
324
Grade 8 Students
273
308
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
97%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
74%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.44
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%