Very Good
#427 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 17% in state
Lincoln Park Middle School
Middle School · Lincoln Park School District · Lincoln Park, NJ
A middle school in Lincoln Park, NJ where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
90 RYERSON ROAD, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
- Math 63% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Park Middle School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 46 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average624/100K
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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
$117,929
Median home value
$422,700
Median rent
$1,824/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lincoln Park School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Park Middle School is listed in Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park, NJ, part of Lincoln Park School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Park Middle School?
Lincoln Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Park Middle School rank in NJ?
Lincoln Park Middle School ranks #427 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lincoln Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
14.5% 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (973) 696-5520
- Area population (ZIP 07035)
- 11,085
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 07035; 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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