Abraham Lincoln Middle School

Summary:

Abraham Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school in Gainesville, Florida, serving 709 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Alachua District, which is ranked 43 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key factors that sets Abraham Lincoln Middle School apart is its racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of African American students (52.61%) compared to nearby schools like Oak View Middle School (21.89%) and Alachua Learning Academy Middle (52.37%). Academically, the school consistently outperforms the Alachua District and the state of Florida in areas such as End-of-Course exams, statewide science assessments, and FAST English Language Arts and Math assessments.

However, the school has seen fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.7% in 2019-2020 to 18.1% in 2021-2022, with the current rate at 13.3%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While Abraham Lincoln Middle School's academic performance is impressive, some nearby schools, such as Oak View Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic results, and the school's increasing student-teacher ratio is worth further investigation.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1001 SE 12th St
       Gainesville, FL  32641


(352) 955-6711

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
450th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,576 Help


Students who attend Abraham Lincoln Middle School usually attend:

High:    Eastside High School

Feeder schools for Abraham Lincoln Middle School:

Elementary:    Idylwild Elementary School
    Joseph Williams Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.5 Help
Number of students:  697

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.1%
White:
22.2%
Asian:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Abraham Lincoln Middle School ranks better than 62.4% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked middle schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Abraham Lincoln Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.1%), White (22.2%), Asian (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Middle School is 24.5, which is the highest among 10 middle schools in the Alachua School District! (See more...)
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Compare Abraham Lincoln Middle School employs 28.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abraham Lincoln Middle School is $8,576. 6 middle schools in the Alachua School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Abraham Lincoln Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Abraham Lincoln Middle School 450th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Abraham Lincoln Middle School in the ranking list.)

Alachua:

SchoolDigger ranks Alachua 43rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Abraham Lincoln Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.99 248th 593 58.2%
2005 55.74 288th 602 52.2%
2006 70.55 186th 675 72.4%
2007 65.61 259th 736 64.8%
2008 59.00 328th 740 55.7%
2009 53.77 386th 780 50.5%
2010 55.50 406th 839 51.6%
2011 58.01 408th 891 54.2%
2012 65.33 308th 897 65.7%
2013 50.30 485th 956 49.3%
2014 61.22 365th 999 63.5%
2016 50.78 487th 997 51.2%
2017 47.25 539th 1031 47.7%
2018 52.51 483rd 1035 53.3%
2019 58.41 442nd 1099 59.8%
2021 53.85 500th 1136 56.0%
2022 51.57 532nd 1148 53.7%
2023 49.40 571st 1177 51.5%
2024 59.49 450th 1196 62.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Abraham Lincoln Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 531 359 20 38 0 n/a n/a 0 948
1989 562 367 18 46 2 n/a n/a 0 995
1990 495 402 25 54 2 n/a n/a 0 978
1991 509 434 26 55 2 n/a n/a 0 1026
1992 567 466 33 45 1 n/a n/a 0 1112
1993 596 531 29 45 3 n/a n/a 0 1204
1994 622 602 37 47 2 n/a n/a 0 1310
1995 608 578 38 46 0 n/a n/a 0 1270
1996 608 578 38 46 0 n/a n/a 0 1270
1997 291 555 27 26 1 n/a n/a 0 900
1998 339 546 35 28 2 n/a n/a 0 950
1999 363 601 34 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1014
2000 359 573 42 16 0 n/a n/a 0 990
2001 351 602 46 24 1 n/a n/a 0 1024
2002 320 608 74 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
2003 320 608 74 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
2004 285 526 87 21 2 n/a n/a 0 921
2005 259 521 87 18 0 n/a n/a 0 885
2006 252 450 89 22 0 n/a n/a 0 813
2007 236 411 75 23 2 n/a n/a 27 774
2008 209 398 85 19 3 n/a n/a 23 737
2009 194 403 82 16 5 n/a n/a 33 733
2010 191 374 83 18 3 n/a n/a 40 709
2011 210 389 0 23 2 0 100 0 724
2012 185 349 96 28 3 2 19 0 682
2013 186 352 98 20 3 4 31 0 694
2014 173 327 103 28 2 2 42 0 677
2015 183 361 105 24 4 2 38 0 717
2016 174 355 125 28 6 4 31 0 723
2017 169 359 130 29 2 3 28 0 720
2018 148 342 129 36 3 2 32 0 692
2019 151 310 124 32 1 2 27 0 647
2020 137 346 129 29 2 11 42 0 696
2021 141 372 144 40 0 10 36 0 743
2022 129 398 134 33 0 6 35 0 735
2023 146 373 121 34 1 1 33 0 709
2024 155 335 122 32 1 1 51 0 697

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 Abraham Lincoln Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 948 50.0 18.9 51.9
1989 995 50.0 19.9 51.1
1990 978 48.0 20.3 52.6
1991 1026 50.0 20.5 53.3
1992 1112 52.0 21.3 44.8
1993 1204 55.0 21.9 48
1994 1310 62.0 21.1 52
1995 1270 65.0 19.5 52.8
1996 1270 65.0 19.5 52.8
1997 900 52.0 17.3 61.1
1998 950 61.0 15.6 52.2
1999 1014 65.0 15.6 54.3
2000 990 61.0 16.2 53
2001 1024 57.0 18.0 50.3
2002 1020 59.0 17.3 58.4
2003 1020 59.0 17.3 58.4
2004 921 55.0 16.7 55.7
2005 885 50.0 17.7 55.8
2006 813 48.0 16.9 50.4
2007 774 49.0 15.8 51.1
2008 737 49.0 15.0 51.1
2009 733 53.6 16.3 53.7
2010 709 42.5 16.6 53.2
2011 724 41.8 17.3 49
2012 682 39.8 17.1 47.4
2013 694 39.0 17.7 49.9
2014 677 37.0 18.2 54.2
2015 717 38.0 18.8 53.4
2016 723 38.0 19.0 43.2
2017 720 36.0 20.0 45.3
2018 692 36.0 19.2 54.2
2019 647 34.0 19.0 45
2020 696 31.0 22.4 47.7
2021 743 32.4 22.9 50.9
2022 735 30.6 24.0 55.1
2023 709 26.6 26.6 54.6
2024 697 28.4 24.5 50.4

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 Abraham Lincoln Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 948 50.0 18.9 51.9
1989 995 50.0 19.9 51.1
1990 978 48.0 20.3 52.6
1991 1026 50.0 20.5 53.3
1992 1112 52.0 21.3 44.8
1993 1204 55.0 21.9 48
1994 1310 62.0 21.1 52
1995 1270 65.0 19.5 52.8
1996 1270 65.0 19.5 52.8
1997 900 52.0 17.3 61.1
1998 950 61.0 15.6 52.2
1999 1014 65.0 15.6 54.3
2000 990 61.0 16.2 53
2001 1024 57.0 18.0 50.3
2002 1020 59.0 17.3 58.4
2003 1020 59.0 17.3 58.4
2004 921 55.0 16.7 55.7
2005 885 50.0 17.7 55.8
2006 813 48.0 16.9 50.4
2007 774 49.0 15.8 51.1
2008 737 49.0 15.0 51.1
2009 733 53.6 16.3 53.7
2010 709 42.5 16.6 53.2
2011 724 41.8 17.3 49
2012 682 39.8 17.1 47.4
2013 694 39.0 17.7 49.9
2014 677 37.0 18.2 54.2
2015 717 38.0 18.8 53.4
2016 723 38.0 19.0 43.2
2017 720 36.0 20.0 45.3
2018 692 36.0 19.2 54.2
2019 647 34.0 19.0 45
2020 696 31.0 22.4 47.7
2021 743 32.4 22.9 50.9
2022 735 30.6 24.0 55.1
2023 709 26.6 26.6 54.6
2024 697 28.4 24.5 50.4

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 Abraham Lincoln Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $225 (3.0%) $7,191 (97.0%) $7,416
2019 $305 (3.8%) $7,775 (96.2%) $8,079
2020 $264 (3.6%) $7,119 (96.4%) $7,383
2021 $724 (8.9%) $7,404 (91.1%) $8,129
2022 $722 (9.0%) $7,318 (91.0%) $8,039
2023 $783 (9.1%) $7,792 (90.9%) $8,576

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Abraham Lincoln Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 442nd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 571st of 1177 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Abraham Lincoln Middle School)5653
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5351
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Abraham Lincoln Middle School)3241
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5243
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Abraham Lincoln Middle School)5955
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5450
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Abraham Lincoln Middle School)6253
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5953
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Abraham Lincoln Middle School)6850
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)6151
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Abraham Lincoln Middle School)187
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)2720
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Abraham Lincoln Middle School)6246
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Alachua)5444
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Abraham Lincoln Middle School)6656
 10%
   End of Course Civics (Alachua)6958
 11%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Abraham Lincoln Middle School)9395
 2%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Alachua)5655
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Abraham Lincoln Middle School)10098
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Alachua)4951
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students647709
 9.6%
African American310373
 20.3%
American Indian11
Asian124121
 2.4%
Hispanic3234
 6.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White151146
 3.3%
Two or More Races2733
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45%54.6%
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Abraham Lincoln Middle School

Students who attend Abraham Lincoln Middle School usually go on to attend Eastside High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 697 students attended Abraham Lincoln Middle School.

Abraham Lincoln Middle School ranks 450th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Abraham Lincoln Middle School are 48% African American, 22% White, 18% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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