D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Lincoln Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 164 Centennial Ave., Meriden, CT 06450
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 31st percentile in Connecticut
Growth
D
Students gain 0.81 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
662
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%31/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.81 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 15th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 79% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +13 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−17 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−22 pts vs. state avg 48%)
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 Connecticut 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
White57%47%reading -12 pts, math -13 pts27th percentile (list)
Black37%22%reading +5 pts, math +2 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic31%17%reading -5 pts, math -7 pts24th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading -10 pts, math -19 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income36%23%reading -1 pts, math -2 pts31st 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 164 Centennial Ave.
City Meriden
ZIP Code 06450
District 0902400
NCES School ID 090240000447
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06450

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,887
Per Capita Income $36,022
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%
High School or Higher 86.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $196,200
Median Rent $1,220
Owner-Occupied 63.6%
Renter-Occupied 36.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lincoln Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 65.1%
White 21.0%
Black 9.2%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 662
Teachers (FTE) 50.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 662 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Lincoln Middle School serve?
Lincoln Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lincoln Middle School receive per student?
Lincoln Middle School receives $20,981 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lincoln Middle School in 06450 ▼
Avg Home Value
$322,386
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,852
1-Year Change
+5.9%
% Renters
36.4%

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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