Serving 166 students in grades 3-5, Lincoln School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln School's student population of 166 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lincoln School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#587 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln School's ranking?
Lincoln School is ranked #587 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Lincoln School often compared to?
Lincoln Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
166 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lincoln School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of Miles City Elementary School District.
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