Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School

1430 1st Ave. S.
Estherville, IA 51334
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades 5-8, Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School's student population of 314 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#696 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
30%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School's ranking?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is ranked #696 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School?
314 students attend Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School offer ?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School part of?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is part of Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch School District.

School Reviews

1   8/26/2019
This is a horrible school. They are not kind, they do not listen to parent's concerns, the superintendent is rude, it is a joke they are clearly not here for students. They do not help children with special needs.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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