Abraham Lincoln Middle School vs Bernard W Flinn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Middle School Rockford, Illinois | Bernard W Flinn Middle School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #652 of 670 | #636 of 670 |
| National rank | #14994 of 15,369 | #14645 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 736 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 6% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernard W Flinn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.4 vs 11.1).
- •Abraham Lincoln Middle School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 6%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Bernard W Flinn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 80.2%).
- •Bernard W Flinn Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.5).
- •Bernard W Flinn Middle School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 736.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abraham Lincoln Middle School better than Bernard W Flinn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bernard W Flinn Middle School ranks higher (14.4 vs 11.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abraham Lincoln Middle School and Bernard W Flinn Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School: 736. Bernard W Flinn Middle School: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Middle School and Bernard W Flinn Middle School rank in Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School is 652nd of 670 and Bernard W Flinn Middle School is 636th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).