Lincoln Junior High School

810 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 784 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Lincoln Junior High School's student population of 784 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
784 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Junior High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#664 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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≥50%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
66%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
31%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Junior High School's ranking?
Lincoln Junior High School is ranked #664 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Junior High School?
784 students attend Lincoln Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lincoln Junior High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lincoln Junior High School offer ?
Lincoln Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lincoln Junior High School part of?
Lincoln Junior High School is part of Taft City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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