Middle Schools in Kearny

There is only one middle school located in Kearny, New Jersey - Lincoln Middle School. The school serves grades 6-8 and has seen a concerning decline in its performance over the past few years.

Lincoln Middle School is currently ranked 548 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 39.3% of 7th graders and 31.2% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, and just 26% of 7th graders and 9.5% of 8th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. Additionally, only 7.3% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 18.8%.

The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 56.72% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's student-teacher ratio of 11.5 is slightly lower than the state average, its per-student spending of $7,850 in 2018-2019 suggests that the allocation of resources may be an area for further investigation. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's declining performance and significant academic proficiency gaps will be crucial for improving student outcomes and supporting the community of Kearny.