Shepherd Middle School vs. Lincoln Jr High School
Should you attend Shepherd Middle 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
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades 7-8, Shepherd Middle 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 258 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Jr High 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 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
389 students
258 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1812 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3346 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
8%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
82
Grade 7 Students
202
83
Grade 8 Students
187
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
15%
32%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
75%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
15%
