Serving 606 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 22% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 37% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Park Middle School serves the southern part of Duluth, MN, covering an attendance area of approximately 46 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Park Middle School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Park Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1445 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Park Middle School's ranking?
Lincoln Park Middle School is ranked #1445 out of 1,773 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
606 students attend Lincoln Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lincoln Park Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% 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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