At a glance
Reported students
712
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496.5
Lincoln Middle School: 712 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
17.7:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 736
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Ypsilanti. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lincoln Consolidated School District. NCES reports 712 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48%) and Black (28.8%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lincoln Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black28.8%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lincoln Consolidated School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
810 reported students
Brick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
500 reported students
Childs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
493 reported students
Bishop Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
486 reported students
LCS Virtual Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
121 reported students
Public schools near Lincoln Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw International Middle Academy Middle · Ypsilanti Community Schools | 06–08 | 249 | 5.7 mi |
| Milan Middle School Middle · Milan Area Schools | 05–08 | 526 | 6 mi |
| Ypsilanti Community Middle School Middle · Ypsilanti Community Schools | 05–08 | 456 | 6.6 mi |
| Scarlett Middle School Middle · Ann Arbor Public Schools | 06–08 | 616 | 6.7 mi |
| Owen Intermediate School Middle · Van Buren Public Schools | 04–06 | 575 | 7 mi |
| McBride Middle School Middle · Van Buren Public Schools | 06–09 | 561 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
What grades does Lincoln Middle School serve?
Lincoln Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lincoln Consolidated School District.
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School reported 712 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 736 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 712 students and 40.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lincoln Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lincoln Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Lincoln Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lincoln Middle School in?
Lincoln Middle School is part of Lincoln Consolidated School District, based in Ypsilanti, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lincoln Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washtenaw International Middle Academy (5.7 mi), Milan Middle School (6 mi), Ypsilanti Community Middle School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.