Lincoln Middle School (Closed 2023)

205 Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 162 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
#1389 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
41%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

White
93%
62%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
7%
0.13

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
24.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Middle School's ranking?
Lincoln Middle School is ranked #1389 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
162 students attend Lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lincoln Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Middle School offer ?
Lincoln Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Middle School part of?
Lincoln Middle School is part of Western Wayne Schools.

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