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#2114 of 2,846 schools in PA
Lincoln MS
Middle School · Lancaster Sd · Lancaster, PA
A Lancaster Sd middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 Lehigh Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
- Math 13% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln MS score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* 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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lincoln MS 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$71,752
Median home value
$250,600
Median rent
$1,272/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Reynolds MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Way of Jesus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–10 | 2.0 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 520 | 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.
Lancaster Sd
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #16 of 19
- District spending per student
- $22,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln MS is listed in Lancaster SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln MS
Lincoln MS is a public middle school in Lancaster, PA, part of Lancaster Sd, serving approximately 489 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,114 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln MS
What grades does Lincoln MS serve?
Lincoln MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln MS?
Lincoln MS has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln MS is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln MS rank in PA?
Lincoln MS ranks #2,114 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lincoln MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln MS has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lincoln MS a charter school?
No, Lincoln MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln MS a Title I school?
No, Lincoln MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln MS?
89.8% of students at Lincoln MS 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
- 489
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (717) 291-6187
- Area population (ZIP 17602)
- 51,461
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 17602; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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