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Lincoln Middle School

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Summary

Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school located in Cambridge City, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 162 students. The school is part of the Western Wayne Schools district, which is ranked 231 out of 380 school districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Middle School has seen concerning trends in recent years, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.8% to 28.2%, which are significantly higher than the state average of 10-15%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science have been lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 6th grade ELA, Lincoln Middle School's proficiency rate was 32.1%, compared to the district's 37.97% and the state's 40.8%. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.97% to 63.58%, which is higher than the state average.

Despite increased per-student spending, from $7,640 in 2019-2020 to $12,447 in 2022-2023, and a generally lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, Lincoln Middle School's academic performance has continued to decline. Addressing the underlying factors, such as high chronic absenteeism and the needs of economically disadvantaged students, may be crucial in improving student outcomes at the school and better serving the community.

162

Students ?

9.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

63.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

205 Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327

(765) 478-5840

District: Western Wayne Schools

Students who attend Lincoln Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lincoln Middle/ High School

Feeder schools for Lincoln Middle School:

Elementary:

Western Wayne Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

2.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 25th percentile in 2014 → 35th in 2023

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 35th (2023) from a 25th-percentile low (2014)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school26%

District avg34%

Not ranked this year

Lincoln Middle School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

231^st of 380Western Wayne Schools among Indiana districts

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

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2023	36.1	319 of 489	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.4	249 of 483	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.7	286 of 470	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.2	343 of 473	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	42.1	307 of 472	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.0	338 of 494	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.1	267 of 485	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	40.0	351 of 470	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	62.2	177 of 444	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.9	171 of 447	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	41.1	331 of 451	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	40.3	308 of 428	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	40.8	304 of 423	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	33.8	317 of 392	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	39.1	297 of 382	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	36.4	293 of 375	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	37.4	286 of 370	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	36.7	160 of 222	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts32%

Science30%

Math19%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Middle School

What district is Lincoln Middle School in?

Western Wayne Schools

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Middle School?

Students at Lincoln Middle School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 162 students attended Lincoln Middle School.

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