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Lincoln Junior High School

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Lincoln Junior High School ranks 693 rd of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

693^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,368 Illinois Middle Schools

Better than 49% of Illinois middle schools

Summary

Lincoln Junior High School is a public middle school in Lincoln, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 312 students. The school is part of the Lincoln Education Service District 27, which is ranked 425 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Junior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 308 out of 1369 Illinois middle schools in 2021-2022 to 693 out of 1368 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on standardized tests is below the state average, with only 51% of students proficient or better in ELA and 24.4% in Math for the 2024-2025 school year. Compared to the district and state averages, Lincoln Junior High School's performance is consistently lower across all grade levels and subject areas. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.9% to 26.3% over the past few years, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.

Compared to nearby schools, Olympia Middle School and Williamsville Junior High School significantly outperform Lincoln Junior High School in both ELA and Math, while Delavan Junior High School and Illini Central Middle School have similar or lower academic performance. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions to improve student attendance, provide additional academic support and resources, and explore strategies to better support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

321

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,354

Per pupil spending ?

60.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

208 Broadway St
Lincoln, IL 62656-2015

(217) 732-3535

District: Lincoln Education Service District 27

Students who attend Lincoln Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Lincoln Community High School

Feeder schools for Lincoln Junior High School:

Elementary:	Adams Elementary School
	Central Elementary School
	Northwest Elementary School
	Washington-Monroe Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

Two or more races:

13.1%

Hispanic:

6.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 52nd percentile in 2015 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (38% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 14 pts below the Illinois average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg43%

Illinois avg46%

693^rd of 1,368

Illinois public middle schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

425^th of 811Lincoln Education Service District 27 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	45.0	693 of 1368	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.1	446 of 1363	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.2	310 of 1367	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	72.4	308 of 1369	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	65.0	338 of 1241	72.8%	★★★★☆
2019	67.3	392 of 1356	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	63.6	411 of 1293	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.6	445 of 1293	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.4	560 of 1294	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.5	631 of 1302	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	39.0	839 of 1322	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.7	923 of 1367	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.6	817 of 1365	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.8	781 of 1344	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	64.2	546 of 1327	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.3	664 of 1318	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.6	655 of 1293	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	46.6	817 of 1287	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	33.1	947 of 1272	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	42.2	788 of 1209	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	56.1	620 of 1204	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2003	51.2	656 of 1185	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	45.7	295 of 694	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.5	157 of 639	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	60.9	157 of 674	76.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	35.6	790 of 1248	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.9	541 of 1251	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.0	355 of 1275	72.2%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	278 of 1286	78.4%	★★★★☆
2021	69.5	258 of 1017	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	71.4	316 of 1276	75.2%	★★★★☆
2018	63.9	389 of 1226	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	476 of 1229	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.6	201 of 1219	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	76.2	169 of 1234	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	81.2	106 of 1221	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	73.4	137 of 1019	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	76.9	164 of 1217	86.5%	★★★★☆
2018	62.8	318 of 1161	72.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	52.0	549 of 1271	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.9	358 of 1264	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	74.8	247 of 1292	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	69.2	307 of 1286	76.1%	★★★★☆
2021	53.9	385 of 1048	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.3	434 of 1296	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.9	445 of 1223	63.6%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	34.8	135 of 204	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.4	94 of 184	48.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	38.3	439 of 812	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.4	398 of 802	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.4	340 of 805	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.4	262 of 781	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.6	306 of 548	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.0	372 of 792	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.0	257 of 602	57.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	24.4	701 of 884	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.0	514 of 875	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.9	352 of 895	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.9	340 of 898	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.8	372 of 813	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.7	472 of 905	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.7	466 of 889	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)61st percentile+12 vs school

Disabled (2025)57th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)57th percentile+7 vs school

Special Education (2025)46th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)37th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)34th percentile-16 vs school

White (2025)21st percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%~ state avg

Science39%-6 vs state

Mathematics24%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)					IAR Mathematics (2025)					% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Junior High School	Public	6-8	208 Broadway St	Lincoln	62656	Logan County	Lincoln Education Service District 27	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 732-3535	321	27	11.7	60.7%	243 (75.7%)	12 (3.7%)	21 (6.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (13.1%)	45	693^rd of 1368 public middle schools	49.3%		60.1	446^th of 1363 public middle schools	67.3%	247		39.0		63.0	47.4	41.6	51.0		19.8	31.6	22.5	24.4	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	97.4	$17,354	$1,641	$15,712
Williamsville Junior High School	Public	5-8	500 S Walnut St	Williamsville	62693	Sangamon County	Williamsville CUSD 15	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 566-3600	444	31	14.3	18.0%	411 (92.6%)	6 (1.4%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	90.9	106^th of 1368 public middle schools	92.3%		84	194^th of 1363 public middle schools	85.8%	88	57.8	69.1	83.5	74.3	84.1	87.5	82.5	58.4	61.9	50.0	69.6	59.7	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	$12,116	$01	$12,115
Delavan Junior High School	Public	7-8	907 Locust St	Delavan	61734	Tazewell County	Delavan CUSD 703	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 244-8285	55	4	12.5	36.4%	54 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	36.6	830^th of 1368 public middle schools	39.3%		27.4	955^th of 1363 public middle schools	29.9%	125		44.0			45.8	20.0	32.7			25.0	24.0	24.5	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	94.8	98.3	94.8	94.8	$15,459	$432	$15,028
Olympia Middle School	Public	6-8	911 E 800 North Rd	Stanford	61774	McLean County	Olympia CUSD 16	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 379-5941	380	29	13.1	44.5%	344 (90.5%)	4 (1.1%)	15 (3.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.7%)	65.8	417^th of 1368 public middle schools	69.5%		65.2	394^th of 1363 public middle schools	71.1%	23		54.3		52.3	66.1	63.3	60.3		26.5	41.0	43.8	36.9	98.4	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.6	98.4	98.4	98.1	$13,515	$483	$13,033
Illini Central Middle School	Public	6-8	208 N West Ave	Mason City	62664	Mason County	Illini Central CUSD 189	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 482-5180	139	12	11.1	45.3%	133 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	45	692^nd of 1368 public middle schools	49.4%		39.9	749^th of 1363 public middle schools	45.0%	57		20.8		48.8	46.0	66.7	54.0		24.4	36.0	20.8	27.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	$17,539	$664	$16,875

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Junior High School

What high school do graduates of Lincoln Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln Junior High School usually go on to attend Lincoln Community High School

What district is Lincoln Junior High School in?

Lincoln Education Service District 27

How many students attend Lincoln Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 321 students attended Lincoln Junior High School.

Is Lincoln Junior High School a good school?

Lincoln Junior High School ranks 693^rd of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Junior High School?

Students at Lincoln Junior High School are 76% White, 13% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American.

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