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Lincoln Junior High School

Middle School · Dolton Sd 148 · Dolton, IL

A Dolton Sd 148 middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14151 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL 60419

  • Math 8% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-6.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$26,724
Chronic Absenteeism39.9%

Students at Lincoln Junior High School score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Junior 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low42/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$58,706

Median home value

$140,500

Median rent

$1,399/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roosevelt Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.57–81.3 mi127Compare →
Washington Junior HighEnrollment path unverified6.97–81.3 mi124Compare →
Brooks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.06–81.8 mi452Compare →
Coolidge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.26–82.4 mi521Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Dolton Sd 148

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 10
District spending per student
$26,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Junior High School is listed in Dolton SD 148; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Junior High School

Lincoln Junior High School is a public middle school in Dolton, IL, part of Dolton Sd 148, serving approximately 158 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,830 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Junior High School

What grades does Lincoln Junior High School serve?

Lincoln Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Lincoln Junior High School?

Lincoln Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Junior High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Junior High School rank in IL?

Lincoln Junior High School ranks #2,830 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Lincoln Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Junior High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lincoln Junior High School a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Junior High School?

99.4% of students at Lincoln Junior 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
158
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.9%
Area population (ZIP 60419)
20,979
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
40
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 60419; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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