Lincoln Middle School is a middle school in the Deering Center neighborhood of Portland, Maine. The school is located on Stevens Avenue. The new principal of the school as of the 2022–2023 school year is Aris Ayala. Lincoln Middle school is divided into houses, 2 for each grade.
Serving 418 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lincoln Middle School's student population of 418 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Lincoln Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
8%
3%
Black
22%
5%
White
58%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Middle School's ranking?
Lincoln Middle School is ranked #313 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Lincoln Middle School often compared to?
Lincoln Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Middle School, Lyman Moore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
418 students attend Lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lincoln Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln Middle School offer ?
Lincoln Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Middle School part of?
Lincoln Middle School is part of Portland School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Middle School located?
Lincoln Middle School is located in the Deering Center neighborhood of Portland, ME. There are 2 other public schools located in Deering Center.
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