Middle Schools in Lincoln Unified

Lincoln Unified school district has one middle school, Sierra Middle, that serves students in grades 6-8. While Sierra Middle has some positive metrics, such as slightly higher English Language Arts proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages, the school overall appears to be a middle-performing institution within the Lincoln Unified district and the state of California.

Sierra Middle faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and Spanish Language Arts are all below the district and state averages. Additionally, Sierra Middle has a high percentage of students (73.25%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which can impact educational outcomes.

The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three school years, from 1163 out of 2740 California middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1222 out of 2777 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that while Sierra Middle maintains a middle-of-the-pack performance, other middle schools in California may be improving at a faster rate, leaving Sierra Middle behind in the statewide rankings.