Lincoln Magnet School vs Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Magnet School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students
| Measure | Lincoln Magnet School Springfield, Illinois | Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 670 | #1737 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4377 of 15,369 | #43024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 300 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 22.9).
- •Lincoln Magnet School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Lincoln Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 17%).
- •Lincoln Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 83.3%).
- •Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.0).
- •Lincoln Magnet School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 216.
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 Magnet School better than Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Magnet School ranks higher (65.0 vs 22.9 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 Lincoln Magnet School and Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Magnet School: 300. Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Magnet School and Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Magnet School is 138th of 670 and Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch is 1737th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).