Serving 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, The Lincoln Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Lincoln Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Lincoln Academy's student population of 727 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
727 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
The Lincoln Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Lincoln Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1540 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
40%
14%
Black
13%
9%
White
38%
66%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lincoln Academy's ranking?
The Lincoln Academy is ranked #1540 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend The Lincoln Academy?
727 students attend The Lincoln Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of The Lincoln Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Lincoln Academy?
The Lincoln Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Lincoln Academy offer ?
The Lincoln Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is The Lincoln Academy part of?
The Lincoln Academy is part of The Lincoln Academy Inc School District.
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