Lincoln Jr High School
La Salle, IL · La Salle ESD 122 · Grades 6 - 8
644th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 6%▲ Improving
Lincoln Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lincoln Jr High School 644th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — improving.
Lincoln Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Lincoln Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 262 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.9% | 52.7% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.9% | 33.6% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 8.4% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 5.8% | 4.6% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Lincoln Jr High School
Typical home value $138K in zip 61301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Lincoln Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Parkside Middle SchoolPeru ESD 124 · 2.2 mi away363rd of 685
ELA 57% · Math 30% - 6Washington Elem SchoolOglesby ESD 125 · 3.5 mi away339th of 685
ELA 61% · Math 30% - 3Shepherd Middle SchoolOttawa ESD 141 · 13.9 mi away501st of 685
ELA 46% · Math 20% - 4Central Intermediate SchoolOttawa ESD 141 · 14 mi away448th of 685
ELA 48% · Math 26% - 4Putnam County Jr High SchoolPutnam County CUSD 535 · 14.3 mi away458th of 685
ELA 47% · Math 27% - 5Northbrook SchoolMendota CCSD 289 · 15.2 mi away384th of 685
ELA 55% · Math 28% - 4Logan Jr High SchoolPrinceton ESD 115 · 19.5 mi away435th of 685
ELA 48% · Math 28% - 2Northlawn Jr High SchoolStreator ESD 44 · 19.5 mi away568th of 685
ELA 40% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lincoln Jr High School in?
Lincoln Jr High School is part of the La Salle ESD 122 district in La Salle, Illinois.
Is Lincoln Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lincoln Jr High School 644th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Jr High School?
White 53%, Hispanic 34%, Two or more races 8%, Black 5% (262 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lincoln Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61301 is $138K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.