East St. Louis Lincoln High School was a high school in East St. Louis, Illinois. It was established in 1909 as a school for blacks and consolidated with East St. Louis Senior High School in 1998.
Serving 400 students in grades 5-8, East St Louis-lincoln 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School's student population of 400 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East St Louis-lincoln Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3482 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
99%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East St Louis-lincoln Middle School's ranking?
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School is ranked #3482 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend East St Louis-lincoln Middle School?
400 students attend East St Louis-lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of East St Louis-lincoln Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East St Louis-lincoln Middle School?
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does East St Louis-lincoln Middle School offer ?
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is East St Louis-lincoln Middle School part of?
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School is part of East St Louis SD 189 School District.
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