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#618 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 48% in state
Lincoln Intermediate
Middle School · Mason City Comm School District · Mason City, IA
A Mason City Comm School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1625 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
- Math 68% vs IA 72% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Intermediate score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
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 Intermediate 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,561/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mason City), 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
$63,807
Median home value
$134,100
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Iowa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Newman CatholicPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 554 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mason City Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Intermediate is listed in Mason City Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Intermediate
Lincoln Intermediate is a public middle school in Mason City, IA, part of Mason City Comm School District, serving approximately 488 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #618 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Intermediate
What grades does Lincoln Intermediate serve?
Lincoln Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Lincoln Intermediate?
Lincoln Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Intermediate is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Intermediate rank in IA?
Lincoln Intermediate ranks #618 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Lincoln Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Intermediate has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Lincoln Intermediate a charter school?
No, Lincoln Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Intermediate?
58.4% of students at Lincoln Intermediate 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cerro Gordo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (641) 421-4423
- Area population (ZIP 50401)
- 28,818
- Area average commute
- 13.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 50401; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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