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Abraham Lincoln Middle School

Q: Is Abraham Lincoln Middle School a good school?

Abraham Lincoln Middle School ranks 590 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

590^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 51% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Abraham Lincoln Middle School in Gainesville, FL, is a public school serving 613 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Alachua district, where about 55% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This school stands out for its exceptional advanced math program, with Algebra 1 and Geometry proficiency rates consistently above 85%—far exceeding district and state averages and rivaling top performers like Alachua Learning Academy Middle and Kanapaha Middle School. However, grade-level math scores are a concern, particularly for 8th graders, where only 23% are proficient compared to 61% statewide, creating a notable gap between its advanced and general math programs.

Another key strength is the school's remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate, which was 24.2% in 2023-2024—significantly better than the district average of 31.6% and nearby schools like Fort Clarke Middle School (37.7%) and Westwood Middle School (33.3%). This suggests strong student engagement and a positive school culture. In core subjects, the school performs at or above district averages in English Language Arts and 8th-grade science, with science proficiency at 58% outpacing the district's 52%. Compared to its closest neighbor, Howard W. Bishop Middle School, Abraham Lincoln has a slight edge in attendance and science scores, making it a solid choice for families.

While the school has been a consistent mid-tier performer with a 3-star rating, recent data shows a slight dip in its statewide ranking to the 49th percentile, down from the 54th-62nd percentile range in prior years. Per-student spending of $9,397 is moderate compared to peers, suggesting efficiency in its advanced math program and attendance initiatives. For parents, Abraham Lincoln offers a strong environment for students ready to accelerate in math, but those needing support in grade-level math may find the curriculum less robust. Overall, it's a school with clear strengths and areas for improvement, particularly in bridging the math achievement gap.

613

Students ?

22.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

55.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1001 SE 12th St
Gainesville, FL 32641

(352) 955-6711

District: Alachua

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

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.8%

White:

24.0%

Asian:

9.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 51st percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Math scores 13 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg57%

Florida avg61%

590^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 49%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 10Middle Schools in the Alachua

50^th of 70Alachua among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	52.3	590 of 1216	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.1	620 of 1205	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.5	450 of 1196	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.4	571 of 1177	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.6	532 of 1148	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.9	500 of 1136	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.4	442 of 1099	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.5	483 of 1035	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.3	539 of 1031	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	50.8	487 of 997	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.2	365 of 999	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	50.3	485 of 956	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	65.3	308 of 897	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.0	408 of 891	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.5	406 of 839	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	53.8	386 of 780	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.0	328 of 740	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.6	259 of 736	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	70.6	186 of 675	72.4%	★★★★☆
2005	55.7	288 of 602	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	60.0	248 of 593	58.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Algebra 189%+26 vs state

Civics78%~ state avg

English Language Arts65%+3 vs state

Science58%+6 vs state

Math45%-13 vs state

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

The Lyceum feels like something more than a school, more like a family. It is a great place to learn. Close Quote

Schools Near Abraham Lincoln Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)							FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Total
Abraham Lincoln Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1001 SE 12th St	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6711	613	27	22.3	55.1%	147 (24.0%)	336 (54.8%)	27 (4.4%)	60 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.9%)	52.3	590^th of 1216 public middle schools	51.5%		48.1	620^th of 1205 public middle schools	48.5%	30				61.0	69.0	65.0					43.0	60.0	23.0		58.0	89.0	100.0		78.0
Resilience Charter School Inc	Public, Charter	6-8	1717 NE 9th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 226-8675	107	3	35.6	71.0%	25 (23.4%)	69 (64.5%)	10 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	18.9	1045^th of 1216 public middle schools	14.1%		19.1	1021^st of 1205 public middle schools	15.3%	24				54.0	42.0	44.0					25.0	21.0	19.0		36.0	36.0			65.0
Howard W. Bishop Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1901 NE 9th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6701	824	36	22.8	50.2%	226 (27.4%)	428 (51.9%)	73 (8.9%)	22 (2.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	70 (8.5%)	46.9	669^th of 1216 public middle schools	45.0%		44.1	682^nd of 1205 public middle schools	43.4%	13				59.0	62.0	60.0					38.0	57.0	27.0		57.0	77.0	100.0		79.0
Westwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1262 NW 31st Drive	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-6718	854	38	22.5	47.9%	285 (33.4%)	272 (31.9%)	199 (23.3%)	33 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (7.4%)	30.4	904^th of 1216 public middle schools	25.7%		29.2	895^th of 1205 public middle schools	25.7%	9				50.0	45.0	53.0					34.0	54.0	19.0		44.0	64.0	84.0		48.0
The Einstein School Inc.	Public, Charter	2-8	5910 SW Archer Rd	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 335-4321	97	6	16.1	47.4%	39 (40.2%)	36 (37.1%)	9 (9.3%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (10.3%)	10.4	1116^th of 1216 public middle schools	8.2%		6.3	1136^th of 1205 public middle schools	5.7%	20	15.0	0.0	43.0	24.0	22.0	9.0		0.0	6.0	15.0	6.0	28.0	55.0	46.0	27.0				47.0
Kanapaha Middle School	Public	6-8	5005 SW 75th St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-6960	1,014	48	20.9	49.9%	353 (34.8%)	311 (30.7%)	228 (22.5%)	58 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.2%)	52	594^th of 1216 public middle schools	51.2%		58.3	483^rd of 1205 public middle schools	59.9%	111				57.0	66.0	66.0					49.0	69.0	39.0		51.0	96.0	100.0		74.0
Fort Clarke Middle School	Public	6-8	9301 NW 23rd Ave	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2800	840	42	20.0	51.3%	332 (39.5%)	263 (31.3%)	135 (16.1%)	44 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.7%)	53.2	572^nd of 1216 public middle schools	53.0%		54.8	524^th of 1205 public middle schools	56.5%	48				55.0	67.0	63.0					48.0	67.0	43.0		59.0	88.0	100.0		78.0
Alachua Learning Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	11100 W State Road 235	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(386) 418-2080	63	4	15.7	34.9%	41 (65.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (19.0%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.1%)	91.8	49^th of 1216 public middle schools	96.0%		93.4	40^th of 1205 public middle schools	96.7%	9				100.0	90.0	75.0	100.0				95.0	93.0			80.0	86.0		94.0	95.0
A. L. Mebane Middle School	Public	6-8	16401 NW 140th St	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(386) 462-1648	385	20	19.4	50.1%	166 (43.1%)	119 (30.9%)	56 (14.5%)	12 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.3%)	39.5	782^nd of 1216 public middle schools	35.7%		34.6	824^th of 1205 public middle schools	31.6%	42				58.0	52.0	51.0					72.0	52.0	32.0		38.0	72.0			62.0
Oak View Middle School	Public, Magnet	5-8	1203 SW 250th St	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 472-1102	962	44	21.9	44.0%	513 (53.3%)	218 (22.7%)	149 (15.5%)	17 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (6.8%)	59.8	474^th of 1216 public middle schools	61.0%		58.6	478^th of 1205 public middle schools	60.3%	4			58.0	64.0	64.0	74.0				59.0	55.0	63.0	45.0	64.0	63.0	87.0	100.0		74.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Abraham Lincoln Middle School

What high school do graduates of Abraham Lincoln Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 613 students attended Abraham Lincoln Middle School.

Is Abraham Lincoln Middle School a good school?

Abraham Lincoln Middle School ranks 590^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Abraham Lincoln Middle School in?

Alachua

What is the racial makeup of Abraham Lincoln Middle School?

Students at Abraham Lincoln Middle School are 55% African American, 24% White, 10% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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