Serving 578 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln College Academy Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln College Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lincoln College Academy Middle School's student population of 578 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln College Academy Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln College Academy Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
24%
8%
Black
37%
15%
White
29%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln College Academy Middle School's ranking?
Lincoln College Academy Middle School is ranked #385 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lincoln College Academy Middle School often compared to?
Lincoln College Academy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academie Lafayette Armour Ims, University Academy-middle by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lincoln College Academy Middle School?
578 students attend Lincoln College Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lincoln College Academy Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln College Academy Middle School?
Lincoln College Academy Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln College Academy Middle School offer ?
Lincoln College Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln College Academy Middle School part of?
Lincoln College Academy Middle School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln College Academy Middle School located?
Lincoln College Academy Middle School is located in the East Side neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 14 other public schools located in East Side.
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