Lincoln Intermediate (Closed 2018)

7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 251 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 22% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(16-17)
22%
43%
(16-17)
35%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
29%
14%
Black
17%
9%
White
47%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WI state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Intermediate?
251 students attend Lincoln Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lincoln Intermediate students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Intermediate?
Lincoln Intermediate has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Intermediate offer ?
Lincoln Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lincoln Intermediate part of?
Lincoln Intermediate is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.

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