West Lincoln Middle

www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/wlms/index.htm

563 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Lincoln Middle School, located at 260 Shoal Road in Lincolnton, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Lincoln County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of middle school-aged students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, West Lincoln Middle School promotes a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and school-wide programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong connection with the local community, encouraging parental involvement and active student participation in school life. Through its commitment to a supportive learning culture, West Lincoln Middle strives to cultivate both character and academic excellence in all of its students.

563

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Lincoln Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	48
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
473 (84.0%)
Hispanic
48 (8.5%)
Two or More
33 (5.9%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lincoln County Schools
Phone:	(704)276-1760
Website:	http://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/wlms/index.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	556
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 191

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 190