Skip to main content

Average

#1645 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 43% in state

Lincoln Middle School

Middle School · Mount Prospect SD 57

700 W Lincoln St, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Enrollment

762

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

6.5

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#1,645 of 3,813

In Mount Prospect

#4 of 9

public schools

In district

#2 of 4

Mount Prospect SD 57

School shortlistprofile + nearby

Shortlisting around Lincoln Middle School?

Use this profile as one decision point, then compare nearby options, source confidence, and commute fit before picking a neighborhood around it.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Lincoln Middle School

6.5/10

Middle School in Mount Prospect · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

St Raymond School

5.9/10

0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Fairview Elem School

6.2/10

0.9 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Lincoln Middle School

Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school in Mount Prospect, IL, part of Mount Prospect SD 57. Lincoln Middle School serves approximately 762 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Lincoln Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,645 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Lincoln Middle School show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.4 pts above IL schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • IL avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency41% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment6.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$16,542
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Lincoln Middle School — Students at Lincoln Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 62.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 63.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2022
ELA
36%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.

How Lincoln Middle School Compares

See how Lincoln Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
57th percentile in IL
Academic
6.7/10
Average
Growth
6.3/10
Average
Environment
6.4/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
53 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.7%

Location

700 W Lincoln St, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lincoln Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Friendship Jr High School (rated 7.2/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Des Plaines), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Holmes Jr High School (rated 6.3/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Mount Prospect, see our Mount Prospect schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
ST RAYMOND SCHOOL Mount Prospect 0.3 mi 5.9
Fairview Elem School Mt. Prospect 0.9 mi 6.2
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Mt. Prospect 0.7 mi 5.7
Lions Park Elem School Mt. Prospect 0.9 mi 7.1
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Mount Prospect 0.9 mi 5.9
Prospect High School Mt. Prospect 1.3 mi 9.1
Robert Frost Elem School Mount Prospect 1.3 mi 5.1
Forest View Elem School Mount Prospect 1.1 mi 6.4
The Early Learning Center Mt. Prospect 1.1 mi 6.1
Holmes Jr High School Mount Prospect 1.2 mi 6.3
Brentwood Elem School Des Plaines 1.4 mi 5.1
Dryden Elem School Arlington Heights 1.4 mi 7.1
John Jay Elem School Mount Prospect 1.7 mi 6.0
Windsor Elementary School Arlington Heights 1.9 mi 7.8
SCIENCE ACADEMY OF CHICAGO Mount Prospect 2.4 mi 7.8
Euclid Elem School Mount Prospect 2.2 mi 7.5
Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines 2.3 mi 7.2
FLOWER GARDEN NURSERY SCHOOL & DAYCARE CENTER Arlington Heights 2.4 mi
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School Prospect Heights 2.5 mi 5.3
Terrace Elem School Des Plaines 2.1 mi 8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60056 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$104,168

Median Home Value

$376,300

Median Rent

$1,456/mo

Population

55,989

College Educated

48.7%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Median Age

41.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Blackhawk Middle School Bensenville, IL 6.5
Eastview Middle School Bartlett, IL 6.5
Grigsby Intermediate School Granite City, IL 6.5
Jackson Middle School Villa Park, IL 6.5
John F Kennedy Middle Sch Plainfield, IL 6.5
Alex M Martino Jr High School New Lenox, IL 6.4

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.

11 schools nearby View map →

Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
37 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
29 Some Transit
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

Powered by Walk Score

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Mount Prospect SD 57
District Enrollment
2,124
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,542
District Rank
#2 of 4

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.