Lincoln Jr High School vs Thomas Edison Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 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
Thomas Edison Elem School
Morton Grove · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
605 students
| Measure | Lincoln Jr High School Skokie, Illinois | Thomas Edison Elem School Morton Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 670 | #1139 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9994 of 15,369 | #32919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 628 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Skokie | Morton Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.2 vs 38.6).
- •Thomas Edison Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Lincoln Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Thomas Edison Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 62.3%).
- •Lincoln Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.2).
- •Lincoln Jr High School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 605.
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 Thomas Edison Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lincoln Jr High School and Thomas Edison Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Morton Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Jr High School: 628. Thomas Edison Elem School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Jr High School and Thomas Edison Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Jr High School is 380th of 670 and Thomas Edison Elem School is 1139th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).