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#1539 of 1,992 schools in MN
Lincoln Education Center
School · Brainerd Public School District · Brainerd, MN
A Brainerd Public School District school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 QUINCE ST, Brainerd, MN 56401
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Education Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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 MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
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 Education Center 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,217/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brainerd), 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
$70,269
Median home value
$237,900
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Region Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.3 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brainerd Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Education Center is listed in BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Education Center
Lincoln Education Center is a public school in Brainerd, MN, part of Brainerd Public School District, serving approximately 98 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,539 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Education Center
What grades does Lincoln Education Center serve?
Lincoln Education Center serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Lincoln Education Center?
Lincoln Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Education Center is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Education Center rank in MN?
Lincoln Education Center ranks #1,539 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lincoln Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Education Center has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Education Center a charter school?
No, Lincoln Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Education Center a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Education Center?
72.4% of students at Lincoln Education Center 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
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Crow Wing County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (218) 454-6600
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 56401)
- 31,749
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 56401; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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