Lincoln Jr High School vs Parkside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Jr High School
La Salle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
269 students
Parkside Middle School
Peru · Public middle · Grades 5–8
372 students
| Measure | Lincoln Jr High School La Salle, Illinois | Parkside Middle School Peru, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #609 of 670 | #371 of 670 |
| National rank | #13942 of 15,369 | #9775 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 269 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 20% |
| city | La Salle | Peru |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 19.0).
- •Parkside Middle School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 2%).
- •Parkside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 8%).
- •Parkside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 75.1%).
- •Lincoln Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.8).
- •Parkside Middle School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 269.
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 Lincoln Jr High School better than Parkside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Middle School ranks higher (40.2 vs 19.0 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 Lincoln Jr High School and Parkside Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between La Salle and Peru in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Jr High School: 269. Parkside Middle School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Jr High School and Parkside Middle School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Jr High School is 609th of 670 and Parkside Middle School is 371st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).