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#967 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 25% in state

Lincoln JR High School

Middle School · Skokie Sd 69 · Skokie, IL

A Skokie Sd 69 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7839 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077

  • Math 29% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$21,968
Chronic Absenteeism21.3%

Students at Lincoln JR High School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency29%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2022
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln JR High 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 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 87Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,896/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Skokie), 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

$80,765

Median home value

$327,400

Median rent

$1,450/mo

College educated

45.8%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60077; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mcc Academy College PrepPrivate · tuition7.0private3–121.3 mi263Compare →
Oliver Mccracken Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.16–81.4 mi348Compare →
Mcc Academy-elementaryPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–121.8 mi637Compare →
Lincoln Hall Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.56–81.9 mi409Compare →

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.

Skokie Sd 69

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$21,968NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln JR High School is listed in Skokie SD 69; 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 Skokie, IL, part of Skokie Sd 69, serving approximately 591 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #967 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% 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 591 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln JR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln JR High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln JR High School rank in IL?

Lincoln JR High School ranks #967 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 7.4 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 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% 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?

62.3% 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
591
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.3%
Area population (ZIP 60077)
28,651
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
42.8
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 60077; 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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