Lincoln Middle School

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303 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Middle School, located at 400 Dunellen Avenue in Dunellen, New Jersey, serves as a focal point for the local community's educational efforts. As part of the Dunellen School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. The school emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic mission, Lincoln Middle School plays an integral role in the small, tight-knit community of Dunellen. The staff and administration prioritize creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop independence, critical thinking skills, and a sense of citizenship. By offering a variety of programs tailored to the needs of young adolescents, the school aims to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to succeed and grow in a changing world.

303

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	166
Black	43
Asian	14
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
166 (54.8 %)
White
74 (24.4 %)
Black
43 (14.2 %)
Asian
14 (4.6 %)
Two or More
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dunellen Public School District
Phone:	(732)400-5900
Website:	http://dunellenschools.org/dps/Lincoln/Lincoln%20Home/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 101

Grade 7 100

Grade 8 92

Ungraded 10