Lincoln Jr High School vs Oliver McCracken Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Jr High School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
Oliver McCracken Middle School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
| Measure | Lincoln Jr High School Skokie, Illinois | Oliver McCracken Middle School Skokie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 670 | #150 of 670 |
| National rank | #9994 of 15,369 | #4666 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 628 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| city | Skokie | Skokie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver McCracken Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 39.2).
- •Oliver McCracken Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Oliver McCracken Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Oliver McCracken Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 62.3%).
- •Oliver McCracken Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.8).
- •Lincoln Jr High School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 340.
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 Oliver McCracken Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver McCracken Middle School ranks higher (63.7 vs 39.2 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 Oliver McCracken Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Skokie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Jr High School: 628. Oliver McCracken Middle School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Jr High School and Oliver McCracken Middle School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Jr High School is 380th of 670 and Oliver McCracken Middle School is 150th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).