Lincoln Middle School
522 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Portland, ME 04103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(207)874-8145
- Lincoln Middle School serves 485 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 51%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Lincoln Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Lincoln Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lincoln Middle School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 485 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lincoln Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 525 schools in Maine (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lincoln Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank | #251 out of 525 schools (Top 50%) | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 51% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 2% |
| Black | 15% | 3% |
| White | 70% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.19 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portland School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lincoln Middle School is Deering High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is King Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Longfellow School-portland Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland Longfellow School-portland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 337 students
0.2 miles
432 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207)874-8195 0.2 K-5 337 - Portland Deering High School Grades: 9-12 | 901 students
0.3 miles
370 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207)874-8260 0.3 9-12 901 - Portland Ocean Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 416 students
0.6 miles
150 Ocean Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207)874-8180 0.6 K-5 416 - Portland Fred P Hall School Grades: K-5 | 395 students
1.1 miles
23 Orono Rd
Portland, ME 04102
(207)874-8205 1.1 K-5 395 - Portland Casco Bay High School Grades: 9-12 | 389 students
1.3 miles
196 Allen Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207)874-8160 1.3 9-12 389
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