Below Average
#1080 of 1,226 schools in OR
Lincoln Middle School
Middle School · South Lane Sd 45j3 · Cottage Grove, OR
A South Lane Sd 45j3 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1565 S 4th St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Math 16% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Middle School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 22% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lincoln 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
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,258/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cottage Grove), 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
$71,985
Median home value
$349,700
Median rent
$1,012/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97424; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Character EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Childs Way Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | Not available | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
South Lane Sd 45j3
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Middle School is listed in South Lane SD 45J3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school in Cottage Grove, OR, part of South Lane Sd 45j3, serving approximately 491 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,080 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% 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 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Middle School rank in OR?
Lincoln Middle School ranks #1,080 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Lincoln Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% 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?
65.6% 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (541) 942-3316
- Area population (ZIP 97424)
- 18,881
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97424; 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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