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#1645 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 43% in state
Lincoln Middle School
Middle School · Mount Prospect Sd 57 · Mount Prospect, IL
A Mount Prospect Sd 57 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 W Lincoln St, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
- Math 41% proficient (2021)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Prospect), 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
$104,168
Median home value
$376,300
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Chippewa Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Friendship JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 813 | 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.
Mount Prospect Sd 57
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Middle School is listed in Mount Prospect SD 57; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school in Mount Prospect, IL, part of Mount Prospect Sd 57, serving approximately 762 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,645 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Middle School
What grades does Lincoln Middle School serve?
Lincoln Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 762 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Middle School rank in IL?
Lincoln Middle School ranks #1,645 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lincoln Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Middle School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 762
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (847) 394-7350
- Area population (ZIP 60056)
- 55,989
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 60056; 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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