Lincoln Jr High School
Lincoln, IL · Lincoln ESD 27 · Grades 6 - 8
451st of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 34%▼ Declining
Lincoln Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lincoln Jr High School 451st of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — declining.
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 312 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.4% | 80.1% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.3% | 10.3% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 5.4% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 3.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Lincoln Jr High School
Typical home value $136K in zip 62656 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2014
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Lincoln Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Williamsville Jr High SchoolWilliamsville CUSD 15 · 16.8 mi away65th of 685
ELA 82% · Math 59% - 2Delavan Jr High SchoolDelavan CUSD 703 · 17.7 mi away557th of 685
ELA 32% · Math 24% - 6Olympia Middle SchoolOlympia CUSD 16 · 18.1 mi away294th of 685
ELA 60% · Math 37% - 4Clinton Jr High SchoolClinton CUSD 15 · 20.5 mi away478th of 685
ELA 50% · Math 19% - 7Tri-City Jr High SchoolTri City CUSD 1 · 20.9 mi away264th of 685
ELA 60% · Math 42% - 4Sangamon Valley Middle SchoolSangamon Valley CUSD 9 · 21.7 mi away466th of 685
ELA 54% · Math 19% - 8Warrensburg-Latham Middle SchWarrensburg-Latham CUSD 11 · 21.8 mi away180th of 685
ELA 78% · Math 38% - 9Cantrall Intermediate SchoolAthens CUSD 213 · 21.9 mi away134th of 685
ELA 74% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lincoln Jr High School in?
Lincoln Jr High School is part of the Lincoln ESD 27 district in Lincoln, Illinois.
Is Lincoln Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lincoln Jr High School 451st of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Jr High School?
White 80%, Two or more races 10%, Hispanic 5%, Black 4% (312 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lincoln Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62656 is $136K 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.