EAST ST LOUIS-LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL

East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the East St Louis SD 189 school district, located in East St Louis, IL with about 646 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

East St. Louis-Lincoln Middle School, located at 12 S. 10th St. in East St. Louis, Illinois, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community within the East St. Louis School District 189. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, striving to provide a structured academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school operates with a commitment to addressing the unique educational and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body, often navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in an urban school district setting.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lincoln Middle School emphasizes the importance of student engagement through various academic support programs and extracurricular activities. The school works to foster a culture of resilience and academic growth, aiming to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in secondary education. By partnering with district resources and local community stakeholders, the school seeks to overcome systemic hurdles and provide a supportive space where students from the East St. Louis area can develop their potential and prepare for their future academic journeys.

For more information, contact East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch at (618) 646-3770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.