Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Magnet School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Lincoln Magnet School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Magnet School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lincoln Magnet School is ranked #430 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lincoln Magnet School often compared to?
Lincoln Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Magnet School?
298 students attend Lincoln Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lincoln Magnet School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Magnet School?
Lincoln Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Magnet School offer ?
Lincoln Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lincoln Magnet School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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