Serving 332 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Memorial Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
53%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Memorial Academy?
332 students attend Lincoln Memorial Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lincoln Memorial Academy students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Memorial Academy?
Lincoln Memorial Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln Memorial Academy offer ?
Lincoln Memorial Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lincoln Memorial Academy part of?
Lincoln Memorial Academy is part of Manatee School District.
School Calendar
View the Lincoln Memorial Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break (No School)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Students
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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