Lincoln Junior High School

Summary:

Lincoln Junior High School is a public middle school located in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 632 students. The school is part of the Bentonville School District, which is ranked 8th out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lincoln Junior High School has consistently been one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, ranking within the top 15 for the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 3rd out of 335 Arkansas middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Lincoln Junior High School consistently outperforms the Bentonville School District and the state of Arkansas in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 63.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56.4% for the Bentonville School District and 33.8% for the state. In Mathematics, Lincoln Junior High School had 72.2% of students proficient or better, compared to 64% for the Bentonville School District and 36.4% for the state. The school's performance in Algebra and Geometry is particularly impressive, with 97.2% and 100% of students, respectively, achieving proficiency or better. Additionally, Lincoln Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, compared to the other nearby middle schools, which range from 12.5 to 16.2.

While the nearby middle schools in the Bentonville School District also perform well, Lincoln Junior High School stands out with its significantly higher academic achievement across all subjects and grade levels. The school's higher spending per student, at $11,105 per student, compared to the nearby middle schools, which range from $8,506 to $10,528 per student, may contribute to its exceptional performance. Additionally, Lincoln Junior High School has a relatively lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (around 22%) compared to some of the other nearby middle schools, which range from 8.5% to 29.9%, suggesting that the school may serve a more socioeconomically diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1206 Leopard Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712

(479) 254-5250

District: Bentonville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3^rd of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,105

Students who attend Lincoln Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Bentonville High School

Feeder schools for Lincoln Junior High School:

Elementary:	Elm Tree Elementary School
	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 642

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Junior High School ranks better than 99.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Bentonville School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Junior High School is 13.6, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Bentonville School District! (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Junior High School employs 47.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Junior High School is $11,105, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 middle schools in the Bentonville School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lincoln Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Junior High School 3^rd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Lincoln Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Bentonville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentonville School District 8^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	95.44	1^st	208	99.5%
2006	93.09	4^th	206	98.1%
2007	91.87	4^th	225	98.2%
2008	93.15	4^th	223	98.2%
2009	90.80	4^th	240	98.3%
2010	94.22	1^st	254	99.6%
2011	94.09	2^nd	264	99.2%
2012	93.58	2^nd	265	99.2%
2013	87.34	6^th	278	97.8%
2014	92.79	1^st	280	99.6%
2015	96.27	3^rd	275	98.9%
2016	90.16	9^th	312	97.1%
2017	93.15	7^th	315	97.8%
2018	91.83	11^th	318	96.5%
2019	91.59	13^th	319	95.9%
2021	93.73	12^th	330	96.4%
2022	94.82	7^th	318	97.8%
2023	95.31	5^th	330	98.5%
2024	98.45	3^rd	335	99.1%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	787	8	15	29	6	n/a	n/a	845
2002	840	13	21	44	5	n/a	n/a	923
2003	840	13	21	44	5	n/a	n/a	923
2004	869	10	22	53	12	n/a	n/a	966
2005	962	16	20	56	9	n/a	n/a	1063
2006	1020	25	27	84	20	n/a	n/a	1176
2007	712	16	8	79	10	n/a	n/a	825
2008	755	26	15	89	8	n/a	n/a	893
2009	778	36	22	123	12	n/a	n/a	971
2010	714	25	19	124	16	1	49	948
2011	742	22	23	103	19	1	52	962
2012	818	29	31	122	29	1	58	1088
2013	870	29	38	135	22	3	55	1152
2014	609	25	32	78	10	3	23	780
2015	636	35	23	89	16	0	31	830
2016	654	36	26	102	6	2	38	864
2017	649	34	31	110	11	0	37	872
2018	628	30	25	84	16	0	37	820
2019	630	26	21	96	15	3	35	826
2020	642	37	20	113	10	4	41	867
2021	528	28	14	77	10	2	37	696
2022	495	36	21	78	10	2	33	675
2023	467	35	17	73	11	2	27	632
2024	492	25	16	64	7	6	32	642

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	845	59.0	14.3	18.9
2002	923	64.0	14.4	22.2
2003	923	64.0	14.4	22.2
2004	966	70.0	13.8	23.1
2005	1063	72.0	14.8	21.8
2006	1176	80.0	14.7	24
2007	825	62.0	13.3	25
2008	893	67.0	13.3	27.1
2009	971	71.0	13.7	27.9
2010	948	69.3	13.7	31
2011	962	66.9	14.3	30.4
2012	1088	72.8	14.9	32.6
2013	1152	78.4	14.6	37
2014	780	64.0	12.1	27.9
2015	830	64.0	12.9	28.7
2016	864	63.0	13.7	26.7
2017	872	62.9	13.8	17.5
2018	820	63.1	12.9	17.3
2019	826	59.9	13.7	27.5
2020	867	60.7	14.2	29.4
2021	696	51.1	13.6	24
2022	675	48.5	13.9	22.2
2023	632	47.5	13.2	22.3
2024	642	47.1	13.6	18.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	845	59.0	14.3	18.9
2002	923	64.0	14.4	22.2
2003	923	64.0	14.4	22.2
2004	966	70.0	13.8	23.1
2005	1063	72.0	14.8	21.8
2006	1176	80.0	14.7	24
2007	825	62.0	13.3	25
2008	893	67.0	13.3	27.1
2009	971	71.0	13.7	27.9
2010	948	69.3	13.7	31
2011	962	66.9	14.3	30.4
2012	1088	72.8	14.9	32.6
2013	1152	78.4	14.6	37
2014	780	64.0	12.1	27.9
2015	830	64.0	12.9	28.7
2016	864	63.0	13.7	26.7
2017	872	62.9	13.8	17.5
2018	820	63.1	12.9	17.3
2019	826	59.9	13.7	27.5
2020	867	60.7	14.2	29.4
2021	696	51.1	13.6	24
2022	675	48.5	13.9	22.2
2023	632	47.5	13.2	22.3
2024	642	47.1	13.6	18.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,903 (17.1%)	$9,202 (82.9%)	$11,105

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 5^th of 330 Middle schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Lincoln Junior High School)	91.3	90.9	0.4%
7th Grade English (Bentonville School District)	91	88.9	2.1%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Lincoln Junior High School)	73.4	73.7	0.3%
7th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	75.1	72.8	2.3%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Lincoln Junior High School)	64	65.5	1.5%
7th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	67.5	59.9	7.6%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Lincoln Junior High School)	61.7	60.7	1%
7th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	60.9	55.3	5.6%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Lincoln Junior High School)	86.2	82.4	3.8%
8th Grade English (Bentonville School District)	87.8	83	4.8%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Lincoln Junior High School)	65.9	68.8	2.9%
8th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	66.6	65.6	1%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Lincoln Junior High School)	61	61.9	0.9%
8th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	62.5	59.2	3.3%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Lincoln Junior High School)	70.8	73.4	2.6%
8th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	71.5	73.2	1.7%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	826	632	23.5%
African American	26	35	34.6%
American Indian	15	11	26.7%
Asian	21	17	19%
Hispanic	96	73	24%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	630	467	25.9%
Two or More Races	35	27	22.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.5%	22.3%	5.2%

Schools Near Lincoln Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Junior High School	Public	7-8	1206 Leopard Ln	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5250	642	47	13.6	18.5%	492 (76.6%)	25 (3.9%)	64 (10.0%)	16 (2.5%)	7 (1.1%)	6 (0.9%)	32 (5.0%)	98.5	3^rd of 335 public middle schools	99.1%		95.3	5^th of 330 public middle schools	98.5%	2			65.3	61.4	63.2			64.1	61.8	62.9			76.5	66.2	72.2		97.2	97.2	100.0	100.0			62.0	69.7	65.9	$11,105	$1,903	$9,202
Old High Middle School	Public	5-6	406 NW Second St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5450	526	27	19.5	23.0%	423 (80.4%)	6 (1.1%)	52 (9.9%)	5 (1.0%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	30 (5.7%)								(n/a)	63.6	55.0			59.5	62.2	54.2			58.5	67.4	62.9			65.3						61.9	57.9			60.1	$9,685	$1,696	$7,989
Washington Junior High School	Public	7-8	1501 NE Wildcat Way	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5345	681	46	14.8	21.7%	549 (80.6%)	3 (0.4%)	67 (9.8%)	14 (2.1%)	7 (1.0%)	5 (0.7%)	36 (5.3%)	97.3	6^th of 335 public middle schools	98.2%		95.2	6^th of 330 public middle schools	98.2%				60.3	60.3	60.3			60.9	57.8	59.4			69.0	67.6	68.5		88.7	90.1	92.9	92.9			65.2	62.6	63.9	$11,607	$1,837	$9,770
Ardis Ann Middle School	Public	5-6	3400 Hwy 72 W	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5510	588	37	16.0	16.7%	423 (71.9%)	30 (5.1%)	59 (10.0%)	36 (6.1%)	7 (1.2%)	6 (1.0%)	27 (4.6%)								(n/a)	54.8	60.4			57.8	55.0	59.0			57.1	60.2	69.2			65.1						56.9	58.3			57.6	$8,506	$1,254	$7,252
Ruth Barker Middle School	Public	5-6	500 SE 18th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 696-3300	491	25	19.4	28.9%	321 (65.4%)	11 (2.2%)	74 (15.1%)	36 (7.3%)	14 (2.9%)	6 (1.2%)	29 (5.9%)								(n/a)	45.6	58.3			52.0	47.1	57.2			52.2	64.6	67.1			65.9						51.3	63.0			57.2	$10,333	$1,788	$8,545
Creekside Middle School	Public	5-6	2901 SW 28th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 286-9600	757	37	20.3	24.3%	480 (63.4%)	21 (2.8%)	118 (15.6%)	87 (11.5%)	10 (1.3%)	6 (0.8%)	35 (4.6%)								(n/a)	54.1	48.3			51.3	54.4	47.8			51.1	59.0	62.2			60.6						52.9	51.4			52.1	$10,528	$1,926	$8,601
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	590 S. Horsebarn Rd.	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Lisa Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 717-6464	63	10	6.5	34.9%	31 (49.2%)	5 (7.9%)	16 (25.4%)	8 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	93.3	14^th of 335 public middle schools	95.8%					(n/a)		54.9	71.4	40.0	58.1		56.3	66.7	50.0	58.7		56.3	57.1	60.0	57.1							65.7	47.6	60.0	58.7
Bright Field Middle School	Public	5-6	5101 SW Bright Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 418-7200	670	33	20.1	6.1%	447 (66.7%)	18 (2.7%)	57 (8.5%)	111 (16.6%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.3%)								(n/a)	72.8	71.7			72.3	72.3	70.8			71.5	73.5	82.6			78.0						72.6	69.6			71.1	$8,741	$885	$7,856
J. William Fulbright Junior High School	Public	7-8	5303 SW Bright Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5000	674	47	14.3	11.7%	440 (65.3%)	17 (2.5%)	79 (11.7%)	100 (14.8%)	11 (1.6%)	6 (0.9%)	21 (3.1%)	96.5	9^th of 335 public middle schools	97.3%		97.2	4^th of 330 public middle schools	98.8%	5			71.3	58.1	64.5			71.3	57.4	64.2			80.3	49.3	69.7	100.0	77.7	81.0	100.0	100.0			70.4	70.1	70.2	$9,646	$1,132	$8,513
Oakdale Middle School	Public	6-8	511 N Dixieland Rd	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3615	814	64	12.6	68.9%	263 (32.3%)	12 (1.5%)	458 (56.3%)	10 (1.2%)	6 (0.7%)	23 (2.8%)	42 (5.2%)	44.6	190^th of 335 public middle schools	43.3%		52.6	169^th of 330 public middle schools	48.8%	21		28.2	28.9	30.1	29.1		27.7	30.5	28.9	28.9		29.5	31.0	22.6	28.0		78.1	78.1	100.0	100.0		29.4	33.9	33.8	32.3	$9,270	$1,112	$8,158

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Junior High School

How many students attend Lincoln Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 642 students attended Lincoln Junior High School.

What district is Lincoln Junior High School in?

Bentonville School District

What high school do graduates of Lincoln Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln Junior High School usually go on to attend Bentonville High School

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Junior High School?

Students at Lincoln Junior High School are 77% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Lincoln Junior High School a good school?

Yes! Lincoln Junior High School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 335 Arkansas middle schools.

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