Excellent
#326 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 13% in state
Lincoln Middle School
Middle School · Kearny · Kearny, NJ
A Kearny middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
121 BEECH ST, Kearny, NJ 07032
- Math 42% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Middle School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,212
Median home value
$431,700
Median rent
$1,649/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
45.4%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Belleville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 709 | Compare → |
| Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| 1st Cerebral Palsy of NjPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 59 | 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.
Kearny
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,747NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Middle School is listed in Kearny; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school in Kearny, NJ, part of Kearny, serving approximately 722 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Middle School
What grades does Lincoln Middle School serve?
Lincoln Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 722 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Middle School rank in NJ?
Lincoln Middle School ranks #326 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lincoln Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln Middle School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Middle School?
70.1% of students at Lincoln 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 722
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (201) 955-5095
- Area population (ZIP 07032)
- 40,570
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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