Very Good
#602 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 30% in state
Lincoln Park Middle School
Middle School · Duluth Public School District · Duluth, MN
A Duluth Public School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3215 W 3RD ST, Duluth, MN 55806
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Lincoln Park Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
62.5%
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.
See how we rateThe 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,199/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), 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
$44,962
Median home value
$156,500
Median rent
$910/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
45.2%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Creek AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Stone Ridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 2.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Lakeview Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Special Ed. N.p.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 22 | 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.
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.
Duluth Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #7 of 22
- District spending per student
- $16,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Park Middle School is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; 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 Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public School District, serving approximately 568 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% 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 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Middle School is 12.3:1. 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 MN?
Lincoln Park Middle School ranks #602 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lincoln Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% 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?
62.5% 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
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (218) 336-8880
- Area population (ZIP 55806)
- 9,545
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 · 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 55806; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
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.