Lincoln Middle School

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Lincoln Middle School ranks 17 th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Lincoln, Rhode Island. With a student population of 778, the school is part of the Lincoln School District, which is ranked 18 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Lincoln Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 25 middle schools in Rhode Island, with a current ranking of 17 out of 64 middle schools in the state.

One of the key factors that sets Lincoln Middle School apart is its strong academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the state average in RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 37% of Lincoln Middle School students scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.1%. In Mathematics, 44.8% of Lincoln Middle School students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 47.1%. This performance gap is even more pronounced when compared to nearby schools like Samuel Slater Middle School in Pawtucket, which had only 5.6% and 5.3% of students scoring proficient or better in ELA and Math, respectively.

Another factor that contributes to Lincoln Middle School's success is its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to nearby schools like Samuel Slater Middle School (13.4) and Blackstone Valley Prep Junior High (10.4). Additionally, Lincoln Middle School spends $14,012 per student, which is higher than the state average and comparable to nearby high-performing schools like Vincent J. Gallagher Middle in Smithfield and Joseph L. McCourt Middle in Cumberland.

Detail:

Public 6-8

152 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865

(401) 721-3400

District: Lincoln

SchoolDigger Rank:
17^th of 64 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,012

Students who attend Lincoln Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lincoln Senior High School

Feeder schools for Lincoln Middle School:

Elementary:	Lincoln Central Elementary
	Lonsdale Elementary
	Northern Lincoln Elementary
	Saylesville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 775

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

Hispanic:

12.9%

African American:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Middle School ranks better than 73.4% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.5%), Hispanic (12.9%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Middle School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Middle School is $14,012.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Middle School 17^th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Lincoln Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lincoln:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln 18^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	74.14	17^th	53	67.9%
2010	74.23	17^th	54	68.5%
2011	75.67	11^th	49	77.6%
2012	71.08	17^th	48	64.6%
2013	70.52	15^th	48	68.8%
2014	69.94	16^th	49	67.3%
2015	64.07	18^th	59	69.5%
2016	66.06	19^th	59	67.8%
2017	58.19	25^th	57	56.1%
2018	56.36	21^st	53	60.4%
2019	63.23	21^st	61	65.6%
2021	82.26	10^th	62	83.9%
2022	79.77	11^th	60	81.7%
2023	74.11	15^th	64	76.6%
2024	71.19	17^th	64	73.4%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	498	6	10	10	0	n/a	n/a	524
1996	498	6	10	10	0	n/a	n/a	524
1997	477	7	5	17	0	n/a	n/a	506
1998	535	6	9	10	1	n/a	n/a	561
1999	582	7	13	10	0	n/a	n/a	612
2000	585	10	15	13	0	n/a	n/a	623
2001	569	11	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	597
2002	582	13	16	16	1	n/a	n/a	628
2003	582	13	16	16	1	n/a	n/a	628
2004	605	13	20	11	0	n/a	n/a	649
2005	559	11	17	22	0	n/a	n/a	609
2006	507	7	15	16	0	n/a	n/a	545
2007	788	9	21	24	0	n/a	n/a	842
2008	788	9	25	26	1	n/a	n/a	849
2009	770	12	29	40	1	n/a	n/a	852
2010	788	22	28	44	1	n/a	n/a	883
2011	745	28	10	48	0	0	0	831
2012	679	24	8	34	2	0	3	750
2013	680	22	5	28	2	1	6	744
2014	681	15	7	35	1	0	4	743
2015	695	23	6	46	0	0	5	775
2016	660	23	9	54	3	2	9	760
2017	641	34	14	48	2	4	13	756
2018	638	32	16	60	0	5	20	771
2019	633	27	11	49	0	3	20	743
2020	639	27	18	58	1	4	20	767
2021	628	31	20	64	1	4	21	769
2022	628	35	25	78	2	5	27	800
2023	583	40	22	94	0	5	34	778
2024	554	53	27	100	0	5	36	775

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	524	36.0	14.6	8.6
1996	524	36.0	14.6	8.6
1997	506	32.0	15.8	12.3
1998	561	51.5	10.9	10.7
1999	612	41.0	14.9	9.2
2000	623	39.6	15.7	10.4
2001	597	39.5	15.1	15.9
2002	628	n/a	n/a	10.2
2003	628	n/a	n/a	10.2
2004	649	46.0	14.1	10
2005	609	30.8	19.8	10
2006	545	64.0	8.5	12.7
2007	842	60.1	14.0	13.1
2008	849	70.1	12.1	19.6
2009	852	67.8	10.7	20.3
2010	883	64.8	13.6	23.7
2011	831	63.2	13.1	27.8
2012	750	59.0	12.7	29.5
2013	744	46.0	16.1	31
2014	743	46.1	16.0	25
2015	775	46.0	16.8	27.6
2016	760	56.0	13.5	28.3
2017	756	55.6	13.5	25.9
2018	771	54.8	14.0	24.6
2019	743	53.8	13.8	28.5
2020	767	46.3	16.5	29.3
2021	769	47.6	16.1	28.5
2022	800	47.6	16.8	23.9
2023	778	50.7	15.3	28.7
2024	775	51.0	15.1	28.1

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	524	36.0	14.6	8.6
1996	524	36.0	14.6	8.6
1997	506	32.0	15.8	12.3
1998	561	51.5	10.9	10.7
1999	612	41.0	14.9	9.2
2000	623	39.6	15.7	10.4
2001	597	39.5	15.1	15.9
2002	628	n/a	n/a	10.2
2003	628	n/a	n/a	10.2
2004	649	46.0	14.1	10
2005	609	30.8	19.8	10
2006	545	64.0	8.5	12.7
2007	842	60.1	14.0	13.1
2008	849	70.1	12.1	19.6
2009	852	67.8	10.7	20.3
2010	883	64.8	13.6	23.7
2011	831	63.2	13.1	27.8
2012	750	59.0	12.7	29.5
2013	744	46.0	16.1	31
2014	743	46.1	16.0	25
2015	775	46.0	16.8	27.6
2016	760	56.0	13.5	28.3
2017	756	55.6	13.5	25.9
2018	771	54.8	14.0	24.6
2019	743	53.8	13.8	28.5
2020	767	46.3	16.5	29.3
2021	769	47.6	16.1	28.5
2022	800	47.6	16.8	23.9
2023	778	50.7	15.3	28.7
2024	775	51.0	15.1	28.1

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 Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$99 (0.7%)	$13,655 (99.3%)	$13,754
2019	$118 (0.8%)	$14,889 (99.2%)	$15,006
2020	$396 (2.7%)	$14,300 (97.3%)	$14,696
2021	$268 (1.9%)	$13,744 (98.1%)	$14,012

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 21^st of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 15^th of 64 Middle schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Middle School)	48.5	39.8	8.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln)	48.1	39.8	8.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Middle School)	53.7	52.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)	53.2	52.6	0.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Middle School)	38	40.8	2.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln)	37.7	40.5	2.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	31.5	29	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Middle School)	41.6	42	0.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)	41.3	41.9	0.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Middle School)	29.8	50.8	21%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln)	29.8	50.6	20.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Middle School)	36.1	35.7	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)	36.1	35.7	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln Middle School)	38.5	43.8	5.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln)	47.4	46.3	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Lincoln Middle School)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Lincoln)	47.4	45	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	743	778	4.7%
African American	27	40	48.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	22	100%
Hispanic	49	94	91.8%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	633	583	7.9%
Two or More Races	20	34	70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.5%	28.7%	0.1%

Schools Near Lincoln Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)					RICAS Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	152 Jenckes Hill Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 721-3400	775	51	15.1	28.1%	554 (71.5%)	53 (6.8%)	100 (12.9%)	27 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	36 (4.6%)	71.2	17^th of 64 public middle schools	73.4%		74.1	15^th of 64 public middle schools	76.6%	2	42.6		28.2	34.7	47.5	37.0		45.5	42.6	46.3	44.8	$14,012	$268	$13,744
Birchwood Middle School	Public	6-8	10 Birchwood Drive	North Providence	02904	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 233-1120	365	31	11.7	43.6%	173 (47.4%)	53 (14.5%)	90 (24.7%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	58.6	25^th of 64 public middle schools	60.9%		62.3	22^nd of 64 public middle schools	65.6%	3	39.5		33.3	39.6	58.5	43.6		22.0	17.4	38.0	25.6	$14,093	$441	$13,653
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E	Public, Charter	5-6	3 Fairlawn Way	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 649-0481	391	23	17.0	67.3%	71 (18.2%)	93 (23.8%)	197 (50.4%)	16 (4.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.6%)								(n/a)	19.2	22.3	18.7			20.6	13.1	14.3			13.7	$10,117	$747	$9,370
Excel Academy Rhode Island	Public, Charter	5-6	622 Woonasquatucket Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	Excel Academy Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 680-6086	199	14	14.2	66.8%	7 (3.5%)	31 (15.6%)	151 (75.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.0%)								(n/a)	23.8	23.8	29.7			27.2	14.5	22.5			19.1
Blackstone Valley Prep Junior High	Public, Charter	7-8	909 Lonsdale	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 331-3533	326	29	11.2	71.8%	48 (14.7%)	71 (21.8%)	199 (61.0%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.6	27^th of 64 public middle schools	57.8%		54	29^th of 64 public middle schools	54.7%	2	28.2			25.3	27.1	26.2			44.0	46.8	45.3	$13,501	$1,230	$12,271
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle	Public	6-8	10 Indian Run Trail	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 949-2056	522	43	12.1	13.2%	436 (83.5%)	8 (1.5%)	48 (9.2%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	80	12^th of 64 public middle schools	81.3%		73.9	16^th of 64 public middle schools	75.0%	4	40.6		47.7	51.6	44.6	48.1		43.6	44.6	48.8	45.7	$14,405	$258	$14,147
Joseph L. McCourt Middle School	Public	6-8	45 Highland Avenue	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 725-2092	461	38	12.1	34.9%	298 (64.6%)	27 (5.9%)	108 (23.4%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	52.8	28^th of 64 public middle schools	56.3%		60.3	24^th of 64 public middle schools	62.5%	4	25.9		45.3	23.9	40.4	36.2		42.7	25.8	20.4	29.7	$14,962	$709	$14,253
Dr. Edward Ricci School	Public	6-8	51 Intervale Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 233-1170	417	32	13.0	40.0%	194 (46.5%)	55 (13.2%)	118 (28.3%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	36.7	35^th of 64 public middle schools	45.3%		42.6	32^nd of 64 public middle schools	50.0%	3	24.8		30.4	28.3	35.1	31.5		10.9	15.6	22.7	16.6	$12,633	$459	$12,174
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd	Public	6-8	112 Washington Street	Central falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 727-7733	61	3	20.3	95.1%	6 (9.8%)	1 (1.6%)	52 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					5.9
Calcutt Middle School	Public	6-8	112 Washington Street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7726	469	34	13.7	94.0%	113 (24.1%)	101 (21.5%)	205 (43.7%)	3 (0.6%)	29 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.6%)	9.9	61^st of 64 public middle schools	4.7%					(n/a)				6.7				6.5				$12,483	$2,186	$10,296

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Middle School

What district is Lincoln Middle School in?

Lincoln

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Middle School?

Students at Lincoln Middle School are 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Lincoln Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln Middle School usually go on to attend Lincoln Senior High School

Is Lincoln Middle School a good school?

Lincoln Middle School ranks 17^th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 775 students attended Lincoln Middle School.

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