Serving 277 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Lincoln Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1311 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
8%
9%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Middle School's ranking?
Lincoln Middle School is ranked #1311 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
277 students attend Lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lincoln Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Middle School offer ?
Lincoln Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Middle School part of?
Lincoln Middle School is part of La Crosse School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Middle School located?
Lincoln Middle School is located in the Washburn neighborhood of La Crosse, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Washburn.
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