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Lincoln Memorial Academy (Closed 2023)

305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
Serving 332 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Memorial Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(20-21)
29%
48%
(20-21)
28%
52%
(20-21)
15-19%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
53%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Memorial Academy?
332 students attend Lincoln Memorial Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lincoln Memorial Academy students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Memorial Academy?
Lincoln Memorial Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln Memorial Academy offer ?
Lincoln Memorial Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Memorial Academy part of?
Lincoln Memorial Academy is part of Manatee School District.

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