Lincoln Middle

1501 California Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403

www.smmusd.org/lincoln

914 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Middle School, located at 1501 California Ave. in Santa Monica, California, is a highly regarded public middle school serving the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. It fosters a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, providing a supportive environment for students in grades 6 through 8.

Beyond its core academic program, Lincoln Middle School is recognized for its diverse array of extracurricular activities, including robust visual and performing arts programs, competitive athletics, and various student clubs. The school’s location in the heart of Santa Monica allows it to benefit from a deeply engaged parent community and partnerships with local organizations, which help enrich the learning experience. With a focus on inclusivity and character building, Lincoln strives to challenge its students to become critical thinkers and responsible, community-minded citizens.

914

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	174
Black	60
Asian	112
Two or More	65
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
497 (54.4%)
Hispanic
174 (19.1%)
Asian
112 (12.3%)
Two or More
65 (7.1%)
Black
60 (6.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Phone:	(310)393-9227
Website:	http://www.smmusd.org/lincoln
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 321

Grade 7 293

Grade 8 300