Lincoln Middle School in Birmingham, AL was closed in 2004 and last served grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of approximately 270 students before closure.
The school reported persistently low math proficiency, declining to 5% in 2023, which was lower than the state average of 30% and the district average of 15%.
Reading proficiency showed significant decline over years, dropping to roughly 10–14% by 2022, well below the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency fluctuated but remained higher than the state average in recent years, reaching 69% in 2022 compared to the state's 38%.
The student body was predominantly Black (99.6%) with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a high need socioeconomic profile.
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
270 students attend Lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lincoln Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Lincoln Middle School offer ?
Lincoln Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lincoln Middle School part of?
Lincoln Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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