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#2095 of 2,105 schools in WI
Lincoln Middle
Middle School · Kenosha School District · Kenosha, WI
A Kenosha School District middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6729 18th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Middle score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 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 Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,160/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenosha), 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
$67,105
Median home value
$186,600
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53143; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Wings Learning CommunityPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | 1–9 | 1.4 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Kenosha Pike SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Lance MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Washington MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 352 | Compare → |
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.
Kenosha School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #39 of 40
- District spending per student
- $14,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Middle is listed in Kenosha School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle is a public middle school in Kenosha, WI, part of Kenosha School District, serving approximately 402 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,095 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Middle
What grades does Lincoln Middle serve?
Lincoln Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Middle?
Lincoln Middle has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Middle rank in WI?
Lincoln Middle ranks #2,095 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Lincoln Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Middle a charter school?
No, Lincoln Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Middle a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Middle?
73.1% of students at 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
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kenosha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.2%
- Phone
- (262) 359-6296
- Area population (ZIP 53143)
- 21,436
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 53143; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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