The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in English language arts. The lowest is 11% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School is a regular public school in Kearny, Hudson County, serving only seventh and eighth grades. It is one of seven schools in the Kearny School District, and its building sits within the town's residential street grid rather than on a separate campus, which is typical of the area. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate, and state testing data is available only for the grades it serves.
Academically, the picture is uneven. On the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments, proficiency rates in English language arts were notably higher than in math or science. In eighth grade, roughly half of students met the state's proficiency standard in ELA, while seventh-grade ELA was somewhat lower. Math proficiency was substantially lower in both grades, and eighth-grade science showed the weakest results, with only a small share of students reaching proficiency. Overall, the school’s combined proficiency across all tested subjects and grades placed it in the bottom quarter of Hudson County school districts, according to available comparisons. This is a clear signal that academic achievement is a challenge relative to other districts in the county, and parents may want to discuss with the school how it supports students who are below grade level.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a significant white minority and small shares of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. A large majority of students come from low-income households, as measured by free or reduced-price meal eligibility. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the provided records, which is an important gap for families to explore directly. The school has a total enrollment typical of a two-grade middle school, with roughly equal numbers in seventh and eighth grades.
Kearny itself is a mixed-use town in western Hudson County with a dense grid of streets and a blend of residential, commercial, and industrial zones. Its main commercial corridor runs along Kearny Avenue, where local shops and eateries are concentrated. The town has a deep industrial history, and more recently the Kearny Point area has been redeveloped as a hub for film and television production. Housing values are above the national median, and rents are high, consistent with the broader Hudson County market. Public transit via NJ Transit buses connects Kearny to Newark and Jersey City, though the town lacks a direct rail station in its main residential sections. The town’s schools, including Lincoln Middle School, are distributed across neighborhoods rather than isolated on a single campus, which means students typically walk or take short bus trips.
No major recent changes to district policy, curriculum, or facilities were identified in public records, so the district appears to be operating with continuity. The available data does not include information about course offerings, extracurricular programs, discipline rates, or staffing ratios, so families should inquire directly with the school about these aspects. The school is a traditional public school with no charter or magnet status, and its Title I status was not reported.
Lincoln Middle School serves a high-poverty community and faces clear academic hurdles, particularly in math and science. For families who value a neighborhood school within a well-established urban district and are prepared to work with the school on academic support, it offers a straightforward option. Those seeking a school with stronger test results or more extensive program information may want to compare it with other middle schools in Hudson County.
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