Summary:
In the Santa Monica area covered by zip code 90403, there is one public middle school, Lincoln Middle, serving grades 6-8 within the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district.
Lincoln Middle is a consistently high-performing school, earning 5-star ratings and ranking in the top 7-8% of all California middle schools for the last three years. It significantly outpaces state averages in core subjects, with students particularly excelling in English Language Arts. The school maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate than both its district and the state, which supports its strong academic outcomes.
While the school excels overall, a closer look shows that student proficiency is strongest in 7th grade and dips slightly in 8th grade across English and Math. Additionally, its science scores, though well above the state average, are just below the district average, indicating a potential area for focus. With substantial per-student funding and a large enrollment, Lincoln Middle successfully delivers excellent and consistent results for its community.
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