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Lincoln Memorial Middle School

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

1020^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 15% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Lincoln Memorial Middle School is a public magnet middle school in Palmetto, Florida, serving 463 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Manatee School District, which is ranked 41 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Lincoln Memorial Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the Manatee district and the state of Florida in subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Civics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 30% of 6th graders, 29% of 7th graders, and 27% of 8th graders were proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to the district at 53%, 52%, and 52%, and the state at 60%, 57%, and 55%. The school also has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.0% to 46.4%, which is much higher than the state average.

When comparing Lincoln Memorial Middle School to nearby schools in the Manatee district, such as Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, Braden River Middle School, and Carlos E. Haile Middle School, it becomes clear that Lincoln Memorial is underperforming academically. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates in core subjects and lower chronic absenteeism rates, indicating they are better serving their student populations. The data suggests that Lincoln Memorial Middle School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic and attendance challenges faced by its students.

448

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,248

Per pupil spending ?

79.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221

(941) 708-8770

District: Manatee

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.0%

African American:

38.4%

White:

6.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 18th percentile in 2023 → 15th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (37% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (46% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg57%

Florida avg58%

1,020^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 15%▼ down 2 pts since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 12Middle Schools in the Manatee

41^st of 67Manatee 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
2025	19.2	1020 of 1205	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.3	1062 of 1196	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.7	970 of 1177	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Algebra 184%+24 vs state

Civics50%-21 vs state

Math39%-17 vs state

Science29%-20 vs state

English Language Arts29%-29 vs state

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Schools Near Lincoln Memorial Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Memorial Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	305 17th St E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 708-8770	448	29	15.4	79.7%	31 (6.9%)	172 (38.4%)	224 (50.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	19.2	1020^th of 1205 public middle schools	15.4%		14.3	1062^nd of 1196 public middle schools	11.2%	42	30.0	29.0	27.0	29.0	26.0	56.0	29.0	84.0		50.0	$16,248	$2,547	$13,701
Rowlett Middle Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	400 30th Ave W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 462-4100	708	37	19.1	45.1%	364 (51.4%)	75 (10.6%)	222 (31.4%)	19 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.7%)	79.2	217^th of 1205 public middle schools	82.0%		82.3	166^th of 1196 public middle schools	86.1%	51	71.0	73.0	75.0	72.0	88.0	50.0	66.0	78.0	100.0	91.0	$10,230	$00	$10,230
Oasis Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	6417 3rd Ave W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 749-1979	49	3	16.3	71.4%	8 (16.3%)	7 (14.3%)	29 (59.2%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.2%)	85.2	148^th of 1205 public middle schools	87.7%		66.3	372^nd of 1196 public middle schools	68.9%	224	82.0	79.0	79.0	64.0	81.0		79.0			100.0	$13,043	$00	$13,043
Martha B. King Middle School	Public	6-8	600 75th St NW	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 798-6820	897	47	19.0	65.6%	376 (41.9%)	143 (15.9%)	321 (35.8%)	12 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.9%)	34	834^th of 1205 public middle schools	30.8%		34.6	798^th of 1196 public middle schools	33.3%	36	52.0	45.0	42.0	50.0	31.0	46.0	45.0	96.0	100.0	70.0	$10,161	$712	$9,449
W. D. Sugg Middle School	Public	6-8	5602 38th Avenue West	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 741-3157	1,017	45	22.6	66.3%	182 (17.9%)	143 (14.1%)	641 (63.0%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.2%)	9.6	1111^th of 1205 public middle schools	7.8%		12.6	1081^st of 1196 public middle schools	9.6%	30	28.0	29.0	25.0	27.0	19.0	29.0	19.0	80.0	95.0	45.0	$10,010	$1,140	$8,869
Just For Girls Middle School	Public	6-8	3809 59th St W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 722-1475	33	3	11.0	90.9%	6 (18.2%)	6 (18.2%)	20 (60.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	11.4	1101^st of 1205 public middle schools	8.6%					(n/a)		20.0	15.0		0.0	46.0	8.0			30.0	$7,349	$97	$7,252
Buffalo Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	7320 69th St E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 721-2260	1,171	54	21.6	49.4%	687 (58.7%)	178 (15.2%)	218 (18.6%)	31 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (4.9%)	49.5	601^st of 1205 public middle schools	50.1%		55.9	505^th of 1196 public middle schools	57.8%	96	55.0	56.0	60.0	54.0	31.0	56.0	51.0	91.0	92.0	70.0	$9,475	$667	$8,807
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4000 53rd Ave W	Bradenton	34210	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 727-6500	679	38	17.8	68.8%	130 (19.1%)	114 (16.8%)	397 (58.5%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.9%)	10.7	1105^th of 1205 public middle schools	8.3%		15.5	1046^th of 1196 public middle schools	12.5%	59	25.0	28.0	28.0	17.0	27.0	33.0	20.0	74.0	85.0	52.0	$12,211	$1,471	$10,740
Carlos E. Haile Middle School	Public	6-8	9501 Fl 64	Bradenton	34212	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 714-7240	715	34	21.0	44.2%	389 (54.4%)	76 (10.6%)	185 (25.9%)	20 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.9%)	63.1	416^th of 1205 public middle schools	65.5%		70.6	323^rd of 1196 public middle schools	73.0%	93	56.0	59.0	62.0	65.0	42.0	78.0	69.0	90.0	100.0	77.0	$10,574	$669	$9,905
Dr Mona Jain Middle School	Public	6-8	12205 44th Ave E	Bradenton	34211	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 727-4747	933	42	22.2	33.4%	533 (57.1%)	84 (9.0%)	223 (23.9%)	31 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (6.5%)	71.7	304^th of 1205 public middle schools	74.8%		70.9	320^th of 1196 public middle schools	73.2%	16	70.0	65.0	65.0	67.0	44.0	79.0	62.0	94.0	100.0	81.0	$8,894	$565	$8,329

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Memorial Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Memorial Middle School?

Students at Lincoln Memorial Middle School are 50% Hispanic, 38% African American, 7% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lincoln Memorial Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 448 students attended Lincoln Memorial Middle School.

What district is Lincoln Memorial Middle School in?

Manatee

Is Lincoln Memorial Middle School a good school?

Lincoln Memorial Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.4% of Florida middle schools.

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