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Lincoln Middle/ High School

High School · Western Wayne Schools · Cambridge City, IN

A Western Wayne Schools high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

215 E Parkway Dr, Cambridge City, IN 47327

  • Math 20% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.5% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-17.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.2 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation11.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$13,688
Chronic Absenteeism28.8%

Students at Lincoln Middle/ High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
15%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.5%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Middle/ 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,988

Median home value

$118,600

Median rent

$779/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
11.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Western Wayne Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,688NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Middle/ High School is listed in Western Wayne Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Middle/ High School

Lincoln Middle/ High School is a public high school in Cambridge City, IN, part of Western Wayne Schools, serving approximately 340 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,012 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Middle/ High School

What grades does Lincoln Middle/ High School serve?

Lincoln Middle/ High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Lincoln Middle/ High School?

Lincoln Middle/ High School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle/ High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle/ High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Middle/ High School rank in IN?

Lincoln Middle/ High School ranks #1,012 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Lincoln Middle/ High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Middle/ High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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/ High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Middle/ High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lincoln Middle/ High School a charter school?

No, Lincoln Middle/ High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln Middle/ High School a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Middle/ High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Middle/ High School?

51.5% of students at Lincoln Middle/ 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 – 12th
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 47327)
4,384
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
43.6
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47327; 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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