Lincoln Middle School in Birmingham, AL was closed in 2004 and last served grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of approximately 270 students before closure.
The school reported persistently low math proficiency, declining to 5% in 2023, which was lower than the state average of 30% and the district average of 15%.
Reading proficiency showed significant decline over years, dropping to roughly 10–14% by 2022, well below the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency fluctuated but remained higher than the state average in recent years, reaching 69% in 2022 compared to the state's 38%.
The student body was predominantly Black (99.6%) with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a high need socioeconomic profile.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
270 students attend Lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lincoln Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Lincoln Middle School offer ?
Lincoln Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lincoln Middle School part of?
Lincoln Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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