Serving 323 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Junior High's attendance zone covers the entire Coldspring district, encompassing approximately 410.4 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 20.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln J High School's student population of 323 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
323 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Trojans First ~ Shaping the Future Together
School Rankings
Lincoln J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln J High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6731 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln J High School's ranking?
Lincoln J High School is ranked #6731 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lincoln J High School often compared to?
Lincoln J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shepherd Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lincoln J High School?
323 students attend Lincoln J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lincoln J High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln J High School?
Lincoln J High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln J High School offer ?
Lincoln J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lincoln J High School part of?
Lincoln J High School is part of Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD School District.
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