Excellent
#327 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Lincoln Middle
Middle School · Santa Monica-malibu Unified · Santa Monica, CA
A Santa Monica-malibu Unified middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1501 California Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403
- Math 65% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Middle score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 48 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High5,630/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Monica), 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
$121,512
Median home value
$1,553,500
Median rent
$2,443/mo
College educated
71.5%
Homeownership
28.7%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads School for Arts & SciencesPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,213 | Compare → |
| John Adams MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 808 | Compare → |
| New Roads SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Paul Revere Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 1,750 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Monica-malibu Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #5 of 15
- District spending per student
- $24,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Middle is listed in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle is a public middle school in Santa Monica, CA, part of Santa Monica-malibu Unified, serving approximately 884 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Middle
What grades does Lincoln Middle serve?
Lincoln Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Middle?
Lincoln Middle has an enrollment of approximately 884 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Middle rank in CA?
Lincoln Middle ranks #327 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lincoln Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lincoln Middle a charter school?
No, Lincoln Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Middle a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Middle?
24.7% of students at Lincoln Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 884
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (310) 393-9227
- Area population (ZIP 90403)
- 25,087
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. 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 90403; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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