Washington Jr High School vs. Lincoln Jr High School
Should you attend Washington Jr High School or Lincoln Jr High 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
Washington Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lincoln Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 551 students in grades 5-8, Washington Jr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 774 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Jr High School ranks in the top 10% 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 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
551 students
774 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#263 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
52
-
Grade 6 Students
155
237
Grade 7 Students
158
278
Grade 8 Students
186
259
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
10%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
68%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%