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#1345 of 2,648 schools in NC
East Lincoln Middle
Middle School · Lincoln County Schools · Iron Station, NC
A Lincoln County Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4137 Hwy 73, Iron Station, NC 28080
- Math 67% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Lincoln Middle score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Lincoln Middle 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 Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated797/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,054
Median home value
$231,300
Median rent
$1,135/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 751 | Compare → |
| Lincolnton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 563 | Compare → |
| West Lincoln MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 546 | 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.
Lincoln County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #16 of 21
- District spending per student
- $10,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Lincoln Middle is listed in Lincoln County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Lincoln Middle
East Lincoln Middle is a public middle school in Iron Station, NC, part of Lincoln County Schools, serving approximately 748 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,345 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Lincoln Middle
What grades does East Lincoln Middle serve?
East Lincoln Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Lincoln Middle?
East Lincoln Middle has an enrollment of approximately 748 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lincoln Middle is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Lincoln Middle rank in NC?
East Lincoln Middle ranks #1,345 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is East Lincoln Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
East Lincoln Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 East Lincoln Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Lincoln Middle has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Lincoln Middle a charter school?
No, East Lincoln Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Lincoln Middle a Title I school?
No, East Lincoln Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Lincoln Middle?
37.6% of students at East Lincoln Middle 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
- 748
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (704) 732-0761
- Area population (ZIP 28080)
- 8,075
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 28080; 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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