Lincoln Middle School vs. Hernandez Middle School
Should you attend Lincoln Middle School or Hernandez 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
Lincoln Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Hernandez Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
780 students
856 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2782 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
12%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
283
256
Grade 7 Students
234
258
Grade 8 Students
263
340
Grade 9 Students
-
1
Grade 11 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
97%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
77%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.39
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
