Excellent
#32 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 3% in state
Lincoln Junior High School
Middle School · Bentonville School District · Bentonville, AR
A Bentonville School District middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1206 LEOPARD LN, Bentonville, AR 72712
- Math 73% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Junior High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lincoln Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bentonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,073
Median home value
$401,300
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Arkansas Connections Academy HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 3,804 | Compare → |
| Lisa Academy Rogers-bentonville Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Life Way Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 397 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bentonville School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #2 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Junior High School is listed in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Junior High School
Lincoln Junior High School is a public middle school in Bentonville, AR, part of Bentonville School District, serving approximately 642 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Junior High School
What grades does Lincoln Junior High School serve?
Lincoln Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Junior High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Junior High School rank in AR?
Lincoln Junior High School ranks #32 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lincoln Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lincoln Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Junior High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln Junior High School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Junior High School?
18.5% of students at Lincoln Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (479) 254-5250
- Area population (ZIP 72712)
- 38,072
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72712; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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