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#683 of 990 schools in CT
Lincoln Middle School
Middle School · Meriden School District · Meriden, CT
A Meriden School District middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
164 Centennial Ave., Meriden, CT 06450
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Middle School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln Middle 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,823/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meriden), 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
$68,961
Median home value
$220,400
Median rent
$1,267/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06450; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midstate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Edison Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 777 | Compare → |
| Meliora AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 2–12 | 3.4 mi | 44 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Meriden School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $21,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Middle School is listed in Meriden School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school in Meriden, CT, part of Meriden School District, serving approximately 662 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #683 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Middle School
What grades does Lincoln Middle School serve?
Lincoln Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Middle School rank in CT?
Lincoln Middle School ranks #683 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Lincoln Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Middle School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Middle School?
81.3% of students at Lincoln Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 662
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (203) 238-2381
- Area population (ZIP 06450)
- 35,896
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 06450; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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