Summary:
Schiller Park School District 81 in Illinois is home to a single middle school, Lincoln Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has maintained a consistent middle-range ranking among Illinois middle schools over the past three years, suggesting it is performing at a level that is neither exceptional nor significantly underperforming compared to its peers.
Lincoln Middle School's academic performance is somewhat uneven, with the school excelling in 8th grade science proficiency but having more variable results in English Language Arts and Mathematics, sometimes exceeding the state average and sometimes falling below it. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 69.3% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may present unique challenges and opportunities. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 12.8 is slightly lower than the state average, potentially indicating a focus on providing more individualized attention and support to students.
Despite its mixed academic performance, Lincoln Middle School's per-student spending of $17,119 is higher than the state average, which may reflect a commitment to investing in resources and programs to support student learning and development. Overall, the data suggests that Lincoln Middle School is a relatively typical middle school in Illinois, with some areas of strength and some areas that could benefit from further improvement, highlighting the need for continued support and investment to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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