Summary
Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school located in Dunellen, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 331 students. The school is part of the Dunellen Public School District, which is ranked 485 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lincoln Middle School consistently performs below the state average on NJSLA/PARCC assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 35.8% of 6th graders, 35% of 7th graders, and 44.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 56.1%, 57%, and 57.1%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 12.1% of 6th graders, 25.8% of 7th graders, and 7.6% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding the standards, compared to the state averages of 39.8%, 38.8%, and 20.7%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively stronger performance for White students and Special Education students.
Lincoln Middle School's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby middle schools, such as South Plainfield Middle School and Valley View School, which consistently outperform Lincoln Middle School on NJSLA assessments. However, the school stands out for its relatively strong performance in Algebra I, with 77.8% of students proficient or better in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Despite these strengths, Lincoln Middle School faces challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and lower spending per student compared to some of its peers.
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