Emerson Middle School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
890 students
Lincoln Middle School
Park Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
| Measure | Emerson Middle School Niles, Illinois | Lincoln Middle School Park Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #99 of 670 | #71 of 670 |
| National rank | #3337 of 15,369 | #2636 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 890 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | Niles | Park Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 70.0).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Emerson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Emerson Middle School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 749.
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 Emerson Middle School better than Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (73.5 vs 70.0 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 Emerson Middle School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Niles and Park Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Middle School: 890. Lincoln Middle School: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Middle School and Lincoln Middle School rank in Illinois?
Emerson Middle School is 99th of 670 and Lincoln Middle School is 71st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).