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:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 512 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
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 422 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 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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
512 students
422 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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
Kindergarten Students
63
-
Grade 1 Students
67
-
Grade 2 Students
77
-
Grade 3 Students
79
-
Grade 4 Students
72
-
Grade 5 Students
72
-
Grade 6 Students
82
-
Grade 7 Students
-
217
Grade 8 Students
-
205
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
64%
57%
% White
25%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
9%
