Serving 309 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Milwaukee, WI, encompassing approximately 96.7 square miles. The school is typically a 10-15 minute drive from various points within the zone, which extends up to 12.6 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Middle School's student population of 309 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
309 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1954 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Middle School's ranking?
Lincoln Middle School is ranked #1954 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Lincoln Middle School often compared to?
Lincoln Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Golda Meir School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
309 students attend Lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lincoln Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Middle School offer ?
Lincoln Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Middle School part of?
Lincoln Middle School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Middle School located?
Lincoln Middle School is located in the Yankee Hill neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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