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River Trails Middle School vs. Lincoln Middle School

Should you attend River Trails Middle School or Lincoln Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
River Trails Middle School
1000 N Wolf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lincoln Middle School
6432 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

River Trails Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Lincoln Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 500 students in grades 6-8, River Trails Middle 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 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 791 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
500 students
791 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River Trails Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Trails Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River Trails Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River Trails Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the River Trails SD 26 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berwyn North SD 98 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#606 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#1751 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River Trails Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Top 20% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
13%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Trails Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the River Trails SD 26 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berwyn North SD 98 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
43%
(Top 30% in IL)
34%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Trails Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the River Trails SD 26 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berwyn North SD 98 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)
64%
(Top 30% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of River Trails Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lincoln Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
1
-
Grade 3 Students
1
-
Grade 6 Students
164
267
Grade 7 Students
162
286
Grade 8 Students
172
238

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
26%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River Trails Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the River Trails SD 26 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lincoln Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berwyn North SD 98 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River Trails Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the River Trails SD 26 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lincoln Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berwyn North SD 98 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River Trails Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the River Trails SD 26 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lincoln Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berwyn North SD 98 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
49%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River Trails Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the River Trails SD 26 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berwyn North SD 98 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River Trails Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the River Trails SD 26 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berwyn North SD 98 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of River Trails Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the River Trails SD 26 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berwyn North SD 98 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River Trails Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the River Trails SD 26 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lincoln Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berwyn North SD 98 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River Trails Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the River Trails SD 26 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lincoln Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berwyn North SD 98 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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