Lincoln Middle School

www.meridenk12.org/

688 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Middle School, located at 164 Centennial Ave. in Meriden, Connecticut, is a public educational institution serving students in the Meriden Public Schools district. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of young adolescents, typically serving grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school while fostering both personal growth and community engagement.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards, supported by a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services. By leveraging resources within the Meriden school district, Lincoln Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in academic, social, and enrichment activities. For the most current information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or faculty updates, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website provided by the district.

688

Total Students

53.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	442
Black	59
Asian	5
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Hispanic
442 (64.3 %)
White
158 (23.0 %)
Black
59 (8.6 %)
Two or More
22 (3.2 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Meriden School District
Phone:	(203)238-2381
Website:	http://www.meridenk12.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 207

Grade 7 205

Grade 8 276