Lincoln Elementary School vs. Southside School
Should you attend Lincoln Elementary School or Southside 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
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Southside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
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 212 students in grades 3-5, Southside School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
212 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2119 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#846 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
107
73
Grade 4 Students
110
76
Grade 5 Students
133
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
37%
10%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
51%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.23
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
