Serving 153 students in grades 3-5, Lincoln School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln School's student population of 153 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#586 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
91%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln School's ranking?
Lincoln School is ranked #586 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Lincoln School often compared to?
Lincoln Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
153 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lincoln School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of Miles City Elementary School District.
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