Serving 568 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota 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 Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Park Middle School's student population of 568 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Park Middle School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1505 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
61%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Park Middle School's ranking?
Lincoln Park Middle School is ranked #1505 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lincoln Park Middle School often compared to?
Lincoln Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ordean East 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 45% MN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Park Middle School?
568 students attend Lincoln Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lincoln Park Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Park Middle School?
Lincoln Park Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Park Middle School offer ?
Lincoln Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Park Middle School part of?
Lincoln Park Middle School is part of Duluth Public School District.
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