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#876 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 23% in state

Lincoln Hall Middle School

Middle School · Lincolnwood Sd 74 · Lincolnwood, IL

A Lincolnwood Sd 74 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6855 N Crawford Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
District spending per student$26,278
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Lincoln Hall Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2022
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Hall Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 76Very Walkable
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,662/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincolnwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,950

Median home value

$475,400

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

56.8%

Homeownership

84.4%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Oliver Mccracken Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.16–81.5 mi348Compare →
Lincoln JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–81.9 mi591Compare →
Northside Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1private5–82.1 mi128Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lincolnwood Sd 74

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$26,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Hall Middle School is listed in Lincolnwood SD 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Hall Middle School

Lincoln Hall Middle School is a public middle school in Lincolnwood, IL, part of Lincolnwood Sd 74, serving approximately 409 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #876 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Hall Middle School

What grades does Lincoln Hall Middle School serve?

Lincoln Hall Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lincoln Hall Middle School?

Lincoln Hall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Hall Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Hall Middle School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Hall Middle School rank in IL?

Lincoln Hall Middle School ranks #876 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Lincoln Hall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Hall Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lincoln Hall Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Hall Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lincoln Hall Middle School a charter school?

No, Lincoln Hall Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln Hall Middle School a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Hall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
409
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 60712)
13,179
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
43.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60712; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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