Serving 534 students in grades 6-9, Lincoln Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
534 students attend Lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lincoln Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Middle School offer ?
Lincoln Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Lincoln Middle School part of?
Lincoln Middle School is part of Mcallen Independent School District.
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