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Lincoln Junior High School

830 Gibson St, Plymouth, IN 46563 · (574) 936-3113 · Marshall County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL498 STUDENTS
Enrollment
498
Middle
DISTRICT 474 · STATE 594
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
285 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 50%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
240
Grade 8
256
Grade 10
1
Grade 11
1
Student demographics
White
31463%
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 62%
Hispanic
15932%
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 15%
Black
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 14%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
184%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
24449%
Female
25451%

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Test scores

ILEARN 2024-25 . % At or Above Proficiency
English Language Arts
37.5%
IN avg 39.2%
Math
31.8%
IN avg 41.1%
Source: ILEARN. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
34.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
35.0%
based on IN schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.4pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
498
-44 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 14.2:1
% White
63%
was 71%
% Hispanic
32%
was 25%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Lincoln Junior High School

Set in Plymouth, Indiana, Lincoln Junior High School is an intimate intermediate school, one of the schools within Plymouth Community School Corp. It caters to 498 students across grades 7 through 8.

Lincoln Junior High School is one of 7 schools operated by Plymouth Community School Corp, a district that teaches 3,168 students overall.

Demographically, Lincoln Junior High School logs that 63% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school records 32% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 88% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Lincoln Junior High School has 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.6:1, putting Lincoln Junior High School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 57% of students at Lincoln Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

After controlling for student poverty, Lincoln Junior High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 35.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 34.6%.

Around the school, census data for Marshall County shows median household earnings sit near $71,808, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Marshall County's 16 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,661 students), Lincoln Junior High School is one campus in the mix.

Plymouth High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. 6 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Lincoln Junior High School at 6th of 8; the average score across the group is 40.6%.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 8%: 542 students in 2018 compared to 498 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share contracted from 71% to 63%.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Marshall County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
46,284
Census ACS
Median income
$71,808
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
7,661 students

Quick facts

School name
Lincoln Junior High School
District
Plymouth Community School Corp
Address
830 Gibson St, Plymouth, IN 46563
Phone
(574) 936-3113
County
Marshall County
Level
Middle
Grade range
07–08
Total enrollment
498
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
285 (57%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
180906001499
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Plymouth Community School Corp
Other schools in Plymouth
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Lincoln Junior High School
How large is Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School enrolls approximately 498 students in grades 07-08.
Is Lincoln Junior High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lincoln Junior High School is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How many teachers does Lincoln Junior High School have?
Lincoln Junior High School employs 36 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lincoln Junior High School?
At Lincoln Junior High School, the student body is approximately 63% White, 32% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School is overseen by Plymouth Community School Corp in Marshall County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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