Middle Schools in Duluth Public School District

The Duluth Public School District in Minnesota is home to two middle schools, Ordean East Middle School and Lincoln Park Middle School, which serve students in grades 6-8. While Ordean East Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, Lincoln Park Middle School struggles academically, with significantly lower proficiency rates across all subject areas.

Ordean East Middle School stands out as the high-performing school in the district, with a statewide ranking of 52 out of 545 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform the district and state averages in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science assessments. In contrast, Lincoln Park Middle School has a much lower statewide ranking of 395 and a 1-star rating, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.

The demographic composition of the two schools also differs significantly. Ordean East Middle School has a predominantly White student population (87.46%), while Lincoln Park Middle School has a more diverse student body, with 60.31% White, 7.25% African American, 5.53% Hispanic, 6.49% Native American, and 20.04% two or more races. Additionally, Lincoln Park Middle School has a higher percentage of students (66.03%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to Ordean East Middle School (25.48%).