Summary:
The 53202 zip code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to a single middle school, Lincoln Middle, which serves grades 6-8. As part of the Milwaukee School District, Lincoln Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Wisconsin middle schools, with a 2024-2025 statewide rank of 599 out of 628 schools.
Lincoln Middle faces significant academic challenges, with student performance well below state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels on the Forward Exam. For example, in 2024-2025, only 2.9% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 53.66% statewide. The school also struggles with high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates, indicating difficulties in engaging and retaining students. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school has been unable to improve its academic outcomes.
The data suggests that addressing the issues at Lincoln Middle will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that goes beyond just increasing resources. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 92.53% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the educational and social-emotional needs that the school must address. Improving the performance of Lincoln Middle, and the broader Milwaukee School District, will likely require district-wide interventions and support to tackle the root causes of the school's struggles.
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