Lincoln Middle School in Hawthorne, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

522

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

51.4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey middle enrollment

47th percentile

Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

521

Lincoln Middle School: 522 reported students.

State peer staffing position

36th percentile

10.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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: 559
Teachers (FTE): 56
Student–teacher ratio: 10:1

What the reported data says about Lincoln Middle School

Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Hawthorne. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hawthorne Public School District. NCES reports 522 students for 2024–25.

Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, close to the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (49.4%) and White (41.2%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lincoln Middle School

1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.4 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 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.8%
Students with disabilities: 16.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 39.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2.5
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White41.2%
Hispanic49.4%
Black3.8%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial2.9%

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

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Roosevelt Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

521 reported students

Hawthorne High School

High · Grades 09–12

569 reported students

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

264 reported students

Washington Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

253 reported students

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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
Glen Rock Middle School Middle · Glen Rock Public School District	06–08	642	1.5 mi
Memorial Middle School Middle · Fair Lawn Public School District	05–08	655	1.5 mi
High Mountain School Middle · North Haledon School District	05–08	259	1.7 mi
Prospect Park Middle School Middle · Prospect Park Public School District	07–08	143	1.9 mi
George Washington Middle School Middle · Ridgewood Public School District	06–08	644	2.3 mi
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Middle · Fair Lawn Public School District	05–08	1,100	2.6 mi

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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 Hawthorne Public School District.

How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?

Lincoln Middle School reported 522 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 559 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 522 students and 51.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. 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. Enrollment is generally based on Hawthorne Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Lincoln Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

39.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. 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 Hawthorne Public School District, based in Hawthorne, NJ, which operates 5 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 Glen Rock Middle School (1.5 mi), Memorial Middle School (1.5 mi), High Mountain School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.