Serving 748 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Junior High serves the northern part of Taft, CA, covering an area of approximately 9.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being about 7.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Junior High School's student population of 748 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
748 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lincoln Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Junior High School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7199 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
70%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #7199 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Junior High School?
748 students attend Lincoln Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lincoln Junior High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than 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.
School Calendar
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Date
Thanksgiving break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
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