Lincoln Middle School

700 West Lincoln Street

School District

Mount Prospect 57
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 12, 2023

My 3 kids have attended this school. Good place to learn. You still need to pay attention to your kids, though.
Submitted by other on August 15, 2022

Do NOT send your child to this school!!! The teachers or principle do very little about students getting bullied or picked on. This school just doesn't care about your child's wellbeing at all and its heartbreaking and pathetic. Someone who is close to me gets picked on all the time and it's sad because nobody would try to help. This review is mostly about how the social emotional support is really bad and this school needs to do something about it.
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2017

Lincoln Middle School has been a great place for both my daughter's who are both in Special Ed. Both had all the support they needed to achieve! Social situations in Middle School are always difficult, but with the proper programs put in place now, children are afforded the ability to problem solve, mediate disagreements among friends and talk about their problems. The principal and all the teachers and staff really care about all the students success!
Submitted by other on January 06, 2016

A challenging school, especially for someone coming from cps. Some teachers are helpful, some don't care, and some are creepy. They mainly cared about their students passing, instead of understanding the material. Way too much homework for an average school night, mainly for sixth and eighth grade. Pretty big transition for kids coming from elementary school. Has a bad environment. Many rude kids who misbehave and make school not a good experience for others. Also, there is a SERIOUS problem with bullying! Popular kids make the other kids feel bad, constantly pick on them, spread rumors, and cause many kids to be depressed. Be careful who you befriend. A fairly good school for education, but not for socializing.
Submitted by other on April 12, 2015

The following school had not given the equal amount of attention to students with disabilities and different ways of learning. The school is not about learning, it's about passing. I would not bringing your child here unless you are wanting your child to face unfair and unreasonable situations that children should not be faced with.
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2013

Most of the teachers are great, they have a good communication with students. "The more the teacher connects or communicates with his or her students, the more likely they will be able to help students learn at a high level and accomplish quickly." Unfortunately, some teachers at Lincoln don't really care...
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2013

There is a lot after school activities for kids, most of the teachers are amazing! Great school!!!
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2013

Hate to agree with a previous post but there are several teachers there who should do the students a favor and change careers. They seem to be there just counting down to retirement. Now not all of them are like that( Mr. Alms has to be mentioned for his enthusiasm and effectiveness with the students). As for activities, I would say average but nothing special. Coaches in some sports are exceptional. Coaches in other sports are well, let's just say the rec league VOLUNTEER coaches would out coach them. Too bad the district doesn't improve the building. For being Mount Prospect, this school is old and less than ideal. The lunchroom is an underground cave. The locker rooms are gross and the main gym is a joke. Schools in supposedly worse neighboring towns have way better buildings and technology. ( i.e. River Trails and Holmes). Overall, lower than expected for location but I guess it's better than most city schools.
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2013

I agree with other parents that is "Too many long-term, too-comfortable, ineffective teachers". Some of the teachers are awesome, but most seem like they are there for the above average paycheck.
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2013

I've had three children attend Lincoln and I can't feel more positive about their experience. They have been challenged academically and have learned so much. All have participated in honors courses, which many students are encouraged to do, sports (Mr. Schafer and Ms. Elzer are awesome coaches), and music. The staff, teachers, and administrators are very accessible and extremely dedicated.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2012

I have two children that go there. One in an enrichment program and another regular student. The curriculum lacks challenges and does not develop the student. It substantially lacks in addressing core writing skills. There is no solid literature program. The science curriculum is weak. No comprehensive text book to form the basics of science is available. On the other hand, the math program, although different from most, is credible and the teachers who teach math do a good job. The enrichment program for weaker students is OUTSTANDING!! Social studies is also a weak program from a curriculum standpoint. The school needs to emphasize personal responsibly and less concern about social development. The kids are are there for an education which includes learning about being responsible and discipline. There are some good teachers, but most seem like they are there for the above average paycheck.
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2011

My daughter had a wonderful experience at Lincoln. Teachers used a team approach to provide a personal environment. She received the tools necessary for great success at Prospect High School, and college next year. They really are dedicated to our children and I feel fortunate to have such a wonderful school in our community!
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2011

I agree with the comments that the teachers are way to comfortable and ineffective. The team concept allows teachers to gang up on students rather than work through issues. The teaching method requires a great deal of homework, 3-4 hours a day. Any minor infraction results in a detention since its the only method they can find to encourage positive behavior. Its not really a positive environment for learning.