Hernandez Middle School vs. Lincoln Middle School
Should you attend Hernandez Middle School or Lincoln Middle 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
School
Top Rankings
Hernandez Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 856 students in grades 6-8, Hernandez Middle 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 457 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Middle 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
856 students
457 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2782 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1980 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
256
156
Grade 7 Students
258
141
Grade 8 Students
340
160
Grade 9 Students
1
-
Grade 11 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
6%
n/a
% Hispanic
97%
46%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
1%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
