C
Below Average
53/100

Lincoln Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 8744 WHITTAKER RD, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in Michigan
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.90 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 44th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

53
Repit Score
out of 100
687
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%21/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%44/100Students gain 0.90 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 30th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −30 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency36% (−10 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−13 pts vs. state avg 36%)
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 Michigan 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
White40%27%reading -16 pts, math -18 pts22nd percentile (list)
Black27%12%reading +4 pts, math -1 pts52nd percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading -3 pts, math +0 pts34th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%25%reading -11 pts, math -9 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income25%14%reading -8 pts, math -9 pts23rd 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 8744 WHITTAKER RD
City Ypsilanti
ZIP Code 48197
District 2621570
NCES School ID 262157005856
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48197

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,521
Per Capita Income $37,200
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%
High School or Higher 93.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $258,500
Median Rent $1,137
Owner-Occupied 52.8%
Renter-Occupied 47.2%
View full data for ZIP 48197 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lincoln Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 45.7%
Black 30.0%
Two or More Races 14.4%
Hispanic/Latino 8.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 687
Teachers (FTE) 43.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 687 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
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 $17,674 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lincoln Middle School in 48197 ▼
Avg Home Value
$350,679
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,340
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
47.2%

Other Schools in 48197

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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