A
Very Good
91/100

Lincoln Magnet School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 300 S 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 90th percentile in Illinois
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.38 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 71st percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Illinois for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
300
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%90/1001.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%71/100Students gain 1.38 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 91st percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +26 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (+33 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency35% (+13 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%47%reading +29 pts, math +16 pts95th percentile (list)
Black45%15%reading +33 pts, math +9 pts96th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading +17 pts, math +5 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income57%37%reading +27 pts, math +13 pts92nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 300 S 11th St
City Springfield
ZIP Code 62703
District 1737080
NCES School ID 173708003830
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62703

Understanding the community around Lincoln Magnet School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,760
Per Capita Income $25,918
Poverty Rate 19.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%
High School or Higher 83.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $95,600
Median Rent $948
Owner-Occupied 55.0%
Renter-Occupied 45.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lincoln Magnet School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 50.0%
Black 26.7%
Two or More Races 14.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.0%
Asian 4.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 300
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lincoln Magnet School?
Lincoln Magnet School has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lincoln Magnet School?
Lincoln Magnet School has 300 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Lincoln Magnet School serve?
Lincoln Magnet School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lincoln Magnet School receive per student?
Lincoln Magnet School receives $24,858 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lincoln Magnet School in 62703 ▼
Avg Home Value
$98,416
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,128
1-Year Change
+15.3%
% Renters
45.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026