East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch vs Shabbona Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 339 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
Shabbona Middle School
Morris · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students
| Measure | East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch East Saint Louis, Illinois | Shabbona Middle School Morris, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #628 of 670 | #441 of 670 |
| National rank | #14250 of 15,369 | #11112 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 359 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 22% |
| city | East Saint Louis | Morris |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shabbona Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 17.1).
- •Shabbona Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 3%).
- •Shabbona Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 11%).
- •Shabbona Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 98.9%).
- •East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 15.0).
- •Shabbona Middle School is the larger school with 360 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 Shabbona Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shabbona Middle School ranks higher (33.9 vs 17.1 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 East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch and Shabbona Middle School?
About 339 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and Morris in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch: 359. Shabbona Middle School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch and Shabbona Middle School rank in Illinois?
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch is 628th of 670 and Shabbona Middle School is 441st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).