Serving 429 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Middle School's student population of 429 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
97%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Middle School's ranking?
Lincoln Middle School is ranked #350 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
429 students attend Lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lincoln Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Middle School offer ?
Lincoln Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Middle School part of?
Lincoln Middle School is part of Harrison County Schools School District.
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