Lincoln Elementary School vs. Merrill Elementary School
Should you attend Lincoln Elementary School or Merrill 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
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Merrill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 277 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 258 students in grades 3-5, Merrill 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 27%). 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 13:1 is equal to 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
277 students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2265 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2046 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
83
91
Grade 4 Students
87
73
Grade 5 Students
107
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
31%
30%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
58%
65%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
84%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
17%