Lincoln Middle School

Summary:

Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school located in Warren, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 401 students. The school is part of the Van Dyke Public Schools district, which is ranked 560 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Middle School faces significant challenges, including a predominantly African American student population (70.32%), consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 18.9% to 64.0%), and persistently low academic performance, with only 18.9% of 6th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 37.5%. Despite relatively high per-student spending of $18,422, the school's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be enough to address the school's issues. In comparison, nearby schools like Wilkinson Middle School, Warren Woods Middle School, and Beer Middle School generally have better academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and more diverse student populations.

The persistent low performance and high chronic absenteeism at Lincoln Middle School, combined with the significant racial imbalance and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (95.76% receiving free or reduced-price lunch), suggest that the school is struggling to provide a quality education for its students. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply increasing funding, and may involve investigating the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles and learning from the relative success of nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 22500 Federal Ave
       Warren, MI  48089-5304


(586) 758-8320

District: Van Dyke Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
820th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,422 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lincoln High School

Feeder schools for Lincoln Middle School:

Elementary:    Lincoln Elementary School
    Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
    McKinley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.3%
White:
13.5%
Two or more races:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.8% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln Middle School ranks worse than 91.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.3%), White (13.5%), two or more races (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Middle School is $18,422.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Middle School 820th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Lincoln Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Van Dyke Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Dyke Public Schools 560th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.80 709th 806 12.0%
2007 24.80 700th 823 14.9%
2008 28.48 701st 839 16.4%
2009 25.07 727th 847 14.2%
2010 16.42 769th 851 9.6%
2011 23.79 737th 858 14.1%
2012 17.59 787th 900 12.6%
2013 15.29 801st 919 12.8%
2014 13.13 809th 921 12.2%
2015 17.57 750th 919 18.4%
2016 15.60 751st 894 16.0%
2017 12.48 729th 821 11.2%
2018 12.29 763rd 838 8.9%
2019 6.25 760th 792 4.0%
2021 5.36 668th 675 1.0%
2022 9.40 729th 776 6.1%
2023 8.08 833rd 883 5.7%
2024 10.59 820th 897 8.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.17 142nd 156 9.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.84 302nd 377 19.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.49 699th 815 14.2%
2019 8.07 648th 672 3.6%
2021 9.46 509th 523 2.7%
2022 12.63 646th 691 6.5%
2023 11.07 765th 825 7.3%
2024 12.74 760th 836 9.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.82 715th 794 9.9%
2019 5.46 643rd 658 2.3%
2021 4.00 518th 521 0.6%
2022 12.29 603rd 657 8.2%
2023 8.12 735th 770 4.5%
2024 13.47 691st 771 10.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.15 704th 797 11.7%
2019 4.27 633rd 639 0.9%
2021 4.53 538th 540 0.4%
2022 6.24 643rd 658 2.3%
2023 5.66 760th 776 2.1%
2024 7.01 762nd 786 3.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.37 288th 366 21.3%
2019 13.75 183rd 196 6.6%
2021 21.99 71st 77 7.8%
2022 26.68 139th 182 23.6%
2023 20.89 255th 310 17.7%
2024 27.77 218th 300 27.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.51 644th 678 5.0%
2019 9.68 592nd 624 5.1%
2023 8.21 671st 688 2.5%
2024 22.97 565th 701 19.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 684 3 10 6 20 n/a n/a 0 723
1989 647 2 13 6 11 n/a n/a -1 678
1990 627 1 9 8 19 n/a n/a 0 664
1991 659 1 8 8 12 n/a n/a 0 688
1992 628 0 11 8 18 n/a n/a 0 665
1993 624 8 11 5 20 n/a n/a 0 668
1994 582 6 21 5 15 n/a n/a 0 629
1995 587 3 24 9 31 n/a n/a 0 654
1996 587 3 24 9 31 n/a n/a 0 654
1997 641 6 23 7 25 n/a n/a 0 702
1998 631 14 33 6 17 n/a n/a 0 701
1999 649 7 33 6 11 n/a n/a 0 706
2000 602 12 34 6 10 n/a n/a 0 664
2001 538 24 37 6 12 n/a n/a 0 617
2002 543 72 48 7 10 n/a n/a 7 687
2003 543 72 48 7 10 n/a n/a 7 687
2004 580 91 46 4 8 n/a n/a 0 729
2005 499 123 42 6 6 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 418 155 38 6 9 n/a n/a 0 626
2007 356 178 30 4 3 n/a n/a 26 597
2008 447 250 48 10 3 n/a n/a 26 784
2009 369 266 56 1 3 n/a n/a 34 729
2010 304 286 42 12 2 n/a n/a 20 666
2011 256 313 37 13 2 0 36 0 657
2012 220 343 29 12 2 0 38 0 644
2013 199 359 21 9 0 0 51 0 639
2014 160 365 23 9 2 0 43 0 602
2015 162 324 26 8 2 0 45 0 567
2016 135 328 22 10 0 0 41 0 536
2017 115 270 16 13 0 0 78 0 492
2018 117 296 13 16 0 0 42 0 484
2019 101 284 14 14 1 0 39 0 453
2020 87 300 10 17 0 0 40 0 454
2021 69 293 13 18 0 0 39 0 432
2022 53 264 12 18 0 0 39 0 386
2023 54 282 7 16 0 0 42 0 401

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 723 n/a n/a n/a
1989 678 n/a n/a 19.2
1990 664 60.0 11.0 16.1
1991 688 n/a n/a n/a
1992 665 n/a n/a 38
1993 668 n/a 0.0 37.4
1994 629 42.3 14.9 37.4
1995 654 39.8 16.4 38.8
1996 654 39.8 16.4 38.8
1997 702 40.0 17.6 41.9
1998 701 40.0 17.5 43.9
1999 706 40.0 17.7 43.5
2000 664 38.8 17.1 51.1
2001 617 37.8 16.3 59
2002 687 39.0 17.6 70.3
2003 687 39.0 17.6 70.3
2004 729 39.5 18.5 71.1
2005 676 39.5 17.1 65.4
2006 626 35.5 17.6 80
2007 597 35.5 16.8 78.8
2008 784 44.0 17.8 73.1
2009 729 38.8 18.8 87.8
2010 666 35.0 19.0 85.8
2011 657 31.2 21.0 86.3
2012 644 29.7 21.6 87.1
2013 639 29.2 21.8 74.6
2014 602 32.2 18.6 78.1
2015 567 32.0 17.7 73.5
2016 536 35.0 15.3 64.6
2017 492 33.6 14.6 64.8
2018 484 29.3 16.4 92.8
2019 453 25.2 17.9 90.5
2020 454 25.7 17.6 91
2021 432 25.6 16.8 96.3
2022 386 26.3 14.6 89.6
2023 401 24.7 16.2 95.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 723 n/a n/a n/a
1989 678 n/a n/a 19.2
1990 664 60.0 11.0 16.1
1991 688 n/a n/a n/a
1992 665 n/a n/a 38
1993 668 n/a 0.0 37.4
1994 629 42.3 14.9 37.4
1995 654 39.8 16.4 38.8
1996 654 39.8 16.4 38.8
1997 702 40.0 17.6 41.9
1998 701 40.0 17.5 43.9
1999 706 40.0 17.7 43.5
2000 664 38.8 17.1 51.1
2001 617 37.8 16.3 59
2002 687 39.0 17.6 70.3
2003 687 39.0 17.6 70.3
2004 729 39.5 18.5 71.1
2005 676 39.5 17.1 65.4
2006 626 35.5 17.6 80
2007 597 35.5 16.8 78.8
2008 784 44.0 17.8 73.1
2009 729 38.8 18.8 87.8
2010 666 35.0 19.0 85.8
2011 657 31.2 21.0 86.3
2012 644 29.7 21.6 87.1
2013 639 29.2 21.8 74.6
2014 602 32.2 18.6 78.1
2015 567 32.0 17.7 73.5
2016 536 35.0 15.3 64.6
2017 492 33.6 14.6 64.8
2018 484 29.3 16.4 92.8
2019 453 25.2 17.9 90.5
2020 454 25.7 17.6 91
2021 432 25.6 16.8 96.3
2022 386 26.3 14.6 89.6
2023 401 24.7 16.2 95.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,078 (15.4%) $11,423 (84.6%) $13,501
2020 $1,810 (14.6%) $10,557 (85.4%) $12,367
2021 $2,049 (15.0%) $11,651 (85.0%) $13,700
2022 $3,546 (20.5%) $13,763 (79.5%) $17,309
2023 $3,426 (18.6%) $14,996 (81.4%) $18,422

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 760th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 833rd of 883 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Middle School)12.412.1
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Van Dyke Public Schools)12.412
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Lincoln Middle School)6.92.4
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Van Dyke Public Schools)6.92.4
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Middle School)13.37.5
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Van Dyke Public Schools)13.37.4
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Lincoln Middle School)7.65.8
 1.8%
   7th Grade Math (Van Dyke Public Schools)7.66.4
 1.2%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.730.2
 5.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lincoln Middle School)13.87
 6.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Van Dyke Public Schools)13.76.9
 6.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Middle School)26.930.3
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Van Dyke Public Schools)26.729.9
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Middle School)9.25.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Van Dyke Public Schools)9.25.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students453401
 11.5%
African American284282
 0.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian147
 50%
Hispanic1416
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White10154
 46.5%
Two or More Races3942
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.5%95.8%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Middle School

Lincoln Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Michigan middle schools.

Students who attend Lincoln Middle School usually go on to attend Lincoln High School

Students at Lincoln Middle School are 70% African American, 13% White, 10% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Lincoln Middle School.


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