Abraham Lincoln Elementary School vs. West Jr High School
Should you attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School or West Jr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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West Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 520 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 394 students in grades 7-8, West Jr 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 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
7-8
Total Students
520 students
394 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2937 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2026 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
75
-
Grade 1 Students
67
-
Grade 2 Students
76
-
Grade 3 Students
82
-
Grade 4 Students
77
-
Grade 5 Students
70
-
Grade 6 Students
72
-
Grade 7 Students
-
177
Grade 8 Students
-
217
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
61%
61%
% White
25%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
