Lincoln Elementary School vs. Merrill Elementary School
Should you attend Lincoln Elementary School or Merrill Elementary 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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Merrill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 350 students in grades 3-5, 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 246 students in grades 3-5, Merrill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
350 students
246 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2119 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1690 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
107
92
Grade 4 Students
110
76
Grade 5 Students
133
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
37%
35%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
51%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
18%
