Lincoln Park Middle School

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361 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Park Middle School, located on Ryerson Road in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, serves the educational needs of students in the local community, typically covering grades 6 through 8. As part of the Lincoln Park School District, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that supports the social and emotional growth of early adolescents. The school emphasizes foundational skills in core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to encourage student involvement and personal development. By promoting a community-oriented atmosphere, Lincoln Park Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking, character, and school spirit among its student body. It serves as a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a commitment to local education standards and the developmental well-being of its middle school population.

361

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Park Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	88
Black	5
Asian	24
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
237 (65.7 %)
Hispanic
88 (24.4 %)
Asian
24 (6.6 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Two or More
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Lincoln Park School District
Phone:	(973)696-5520
Website:	http://www.lincolnparkboe.org/1/Home
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 5 74

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 92

Ungraded 14