East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch vs Mason/Clark Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch
East Saint Louis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
359 students
Mason/Clark Middle Sch
East Saint Louis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
540 students
| Measure | East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch East Saint Louis, Illinois | Mason/Clark Middle Sch East Saint Louis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #628 of 670 | #632 of 670 |
| National rank | #14250 of 15,369 | #14496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 359 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 7% |
| city | East Saint Louis | East Saint Louis |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.1 vs 15.5).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (7% vs 3%).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 11%).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 98.9%).
- •East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 11.7).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch is the larger school with 540 students compared with 359.
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 East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch better than Mason/Clark Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch ranks higher (17.1 vs 15.5 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 East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch and Mason/Clark Middle Sch?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and East Saint Louis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch: 359. Mason/Clark Middle Sch: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch and Mason/Clark Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch is 628th of 670 and Mason/Clark Middle Sch is 632nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).