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#2196 of 3,192 schools in MI

Lincoln Park Middle School

Middle School · Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Lincoln Park, MI

A Lincoln Park School District of the City of middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2800 LAFAYETTE BLVD, Lincoln Park, MI 48146

  • Math 13% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 30% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-16 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$19,564
Chronic Absenteeism54%

Students at Lincoln Park Middle School score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
16%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Park 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,460/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln Park), 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

$57,183

Median home value

$117,400

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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4 from a 5-mile search

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lincoln Park School District of the City of

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#6 of 10
District spending per student
$19,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Park Middle School is listed in Lincoln Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Park Middle School

Lincoln Park Middle School is a public middle school in Lincoln Park, MI, part of Lincoln Park School District of the City of, serving approximately 1,060 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,196 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Park Middle School

What grades does Lincoln Park Middle School serve?

Lincoln Park Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lincoln Park Middle School?

Lincoln Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,060 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park 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 Park Middle School rank in MI?

Lincoln Park Middle School ranks #2,196 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lincoln Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Park Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Park Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lincoln Park Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Park Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

91.2% of students at Lincoln Park 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
1,060
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.0%
Area population (ZIP 48146)
39,511
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
34.9
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 48146; 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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