Merrill Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
Should you attend Merrill Elementary School or Lincoln 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
School
Top Rankings
Merrill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 239 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 305 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
239 students
305 students


% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%


Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
22 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1690 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2119 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
17%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
17%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 3 Students
67
90
Grade 4 Students
91
105
Grade 5 Students
81
110
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%


% Hispanic
30%
36%


% Black
1%
2%


% White
65%
54%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%


Diversity Score
0.49
0.58


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
59%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
2%

