D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Lincoln Academy

📚 Grade 06 🏫 Middle
📍 616 W BROADWAY AVE, Forest City, AR 72335
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 17% · Math 22% proficient · 4th percentile in Arkansas
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
155
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%4/100reading 2nd percentile, math 6th percentile among Arkansas middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−26 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−24 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%22%reading -8 pts, math -4 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income17%22%reading -19 pts, math -19 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 616 W BROADWAY AVE
City Forest City
ZIP Code 72335
District 0506270
NCES School ID 050627001185
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72335

Understanding the community around Lincoln Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,237
Per Capita Income $19,605
Poverty Rate 27.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%
High School or Higher 83.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $85,600
Median Rent $762
Owner-Occupied 46.8%
Renter-Occupied 53.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lincoln Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.0%
White 3.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Races 1.3%
American Indian 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 155
Teachers (FTE) 9.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lincoln Academy?
Lincoln Academy has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lincoln Academy?
Lincoln Academy has 155 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Lincoln Academy serve?
Lincoln Academy serves grades Grade 06 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lincoln Academy receive per student?
Lincoln Academy receives $17,420 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lincoln Academy in 72335 ▼
Avg Home Value
$73,781
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
53.2%

Other Schools in 72335

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026