Excellent
#524 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 14% in state
Lincoln Magnet School
Middle School · Springfield Sd 186 · Springfield, IL
A Springfield Sd 186 middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 S 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Magnet School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 61% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (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
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,845/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$44,580
Median home value
$93,100
Median rent
$971/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62703; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Calvary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| U S Grant Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 705 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield Sd 186
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #2 of 31
- District spending per student
- $21,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Magnet School is listed in Springfield SD 186; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Magnet School
Lincoln Magnet School is a public middle school in Springfield, IL, part of Springfield Sd 186, serving approximately 300 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #524 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Magnet School
What grades does Lincoln Magnet School serve?
Lincoln Magnet School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Magnet School?
Lincoln Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Magnet School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Magnet School rank in IL?
Lincoln Magnet School ranks #524 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lincoln Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Magnet School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Magnet School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Magnet School?
40.7% of students at Lincoln Magnet 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
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sangamon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (217) 525-3236
- Area population (ZIP 62703)
- 28,820
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 62703; 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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