Needs Improvement
#3695 of 3,778 schools in FL
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Middle School · Manatee · Palmetto, FL
A Manatee middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
305 17TH ST E, Palmetto, FL 34221
- Math 28% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Lincoln Memorial Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 27% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 8 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lincoln Memorial 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,394/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmetto), 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
$74,314
Median home value
$298,200
Median rent
$1,459/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34221; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)Enrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 1–12 | 0.1 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Just for Girls Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| R. Dan Nolan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 721 | 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.
Manatee
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #70 of 71
- District spending per student
- $11,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Memorial Middle School is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Lincoln Memorial Middle School is a public middle school in Palmetto, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 463 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,695 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Memorial Middle School
What grades does Lincoln Memorial Middle School serve?
Lincoln Memorial Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Memorial Middle School?
Lincoln Memorial Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Memorial Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Memorial Middle School rank in FL?
Lincoln Memorial Middle School ranks #3,695 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lincoln Memorial Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Memorial Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Memorial Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Memorial Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Lincoln Memorial Middle School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Memorial Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Memorial Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Memorial Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Memorial Middle School?
75.6% of students at Lincoln Memorial 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
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manatee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (941) 708-8770
- Area population (ZIP 34221)
- 54,923
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 34221; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in Florida 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in Jacksonville, Miami & Tampa for Families Exploring School Choicebest schools
- Best Schools in Jacksonville, FL — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Miami, FL — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Orlando, FL — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.