Summary:
In zip code 72744, there is one middle school, Lincoln Middle School, serving grades 4 through 8 in the Lincoln, Arkansas area, which is part of the Lincoln School District.
Lincoln Middle School has a total enrollment of 401 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. The school spends $12,738 per student. A standout feature is its exceptional performance in Algebra, where 90.9% of 8th graders are proficient, dramatically outpacing the state average of 73.9%. Science is another consistent strength, with 52.8% of all students proficient compared to the state average of 44%. However, the school faces challenges in English Language Arts (36% proficient vs. 39.4% state) and general Mathematics (36.4% proficient vs. 44.1% state). The school has shown improvement, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating and improving its state ranking to 147 out of 327 schools.
With 74.81% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a high-need population. Despite this, it has achieved a 3-star rating and demonstrates positive momentum, with proficiency rates increasing year-over-year in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics. The school's performance is uneven across grade levels; for instance, 8th graders excel in Math (47.6% vs. 36.2% state), while 6th graders struggle (29.8% vs. 45.1% state). This suggests that while the school has strong programs in specific subjects and grades, there are areas, particularly in middle-grade math and literacy, that may need additional focus.
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