Irving Middle School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving Middle School
Maywood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
515 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
| Measure | Irving Middle School Maywood, Illinois | Lincoln Elementary School Bellwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 670 | #2208 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13343 of 15,369 | #48907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 515 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 7.5% |
| city | Maywood | Bellwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 11.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Irving Middle School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Irving Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Irving Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Irving Middle School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 310.
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 Irving Middle School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Irving Middle School ranks higher (22.4 vs 11.9 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 Irving Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Maywood and Bellwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Middle School: 515. Lincoln Elementary School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Irving Middle School is 572nd of 670 and Lincoln Elementary School is 2208th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).