Abraham Lincoln Middle School

1001 Se 12th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 735 students in grades 6-9, Abraham Lincoln Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Abraham Lincoln Middle School's student population of 735 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
735 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Abraham Lincoln Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1469 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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49%
48%
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55%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
18%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
36%
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Black
54%
21%
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White
18%
36%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abraham Lincoln Middle School's ranking?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School is ranked #1469 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Abraham Lincoln Middle School often compared to?
Abraham Lincoln Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard W. Bishop Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Middle School?
735 students attend Abraham Lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Abraham Lincoln Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abraham Lincoln Middle School?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln Middle School offer ?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Abraham Lincoln Middle School part of?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School is part of Alachua School District.

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Last Day for Students
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First Day for Students
August 12, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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