Excellent
#252 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 7% in state
Lincoln JR High School
Middle School · Naperville Cusd 203 · Naperville, IL
A Naperville Cusd 203 middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1320 Olympus Dr, Naperville, IL 60565
- Math 44% proficient (2021)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln JR High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated968/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Naperville), 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
$160,238
Median home value
$490,100
Median rent
$1,764/mo
College educated
71.4%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Kennedy Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 917 | Compare → |
| Washington JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Gordon Gregory Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 838 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Naperville Cusd 203
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #18 of 22
- District spending per student
- $22,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln JR High School is listed in Naperville CUSD 203; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln JR High School
Lincoln JR High School is a public middle school in Naperville, IL, part of Naperville Cusd 203, serving approximately 794 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln JR High School
What grades does Lincoln JR High School serve?
Lincoln JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln JR High School?
Lincoln JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 794 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln JR High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln JR High School rank in IL?
Lincoln JR High School ranks #252 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lincoln JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln JR High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln JR High School a charter school?
No, Lincoln JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln JR High School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln JR High School?
14.7% of students at Lincoln JR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 794
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (630) 420-6370
- Area population (ZIP 60565)
- 39,244
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 60565; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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