Serving 490 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey 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 New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lincoln Middle School's student population of 490 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1228 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
49%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
44%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Middle School's ranking?
Lincoln Middle School is ranked #1228 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lincoln Middle School often compared to?
Lincoln Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph E. Soehl Middle School, Crossroads North 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 36% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
490 students attend Lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lincoln Middle School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
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 Hawthorne Public School District.
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