Lincoln Junior High School

14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 150 students in grades 7-8, Lincoln Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : 6-9% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Lincoln Junior High School's student population of 150 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
150 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lincoln Junior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
6-9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
6-9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lincoln Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
92%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln Junior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Junior High School?
150 students attend Lincoln Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lincoln Junior High School students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Junior High School offer ?
Lincoln Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lincoln Junior High School part of?
Lincoln Junior High School is part of Dolton SD 148 School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break/Thanksgiving - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : 6-9% (Top 1%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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