Lincoln Middle School

1600 Lancer Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 552 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lincoln Middle School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres

School Rankings

Lincoln Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Middle School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1072 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
24%
33%
35%
45%
(20-21)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
41%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(22-23)
61.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: The Lancer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Middle School's ranking?
Lincoln Middle School is ranked #1072 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lincoln Middle School often compared to?
Lincoln Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lesher Middle School, Boltz Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
552 students attend Lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lincoln Middle School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado 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 Poudre School District R-1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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