Lincoln Middle School in Mt. Prospect, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lincoln Middle School is a suburban public school in Mt. Prospect, Illinois that is part of Mount Prospect School District 57. It serves 755 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

755 Students

53 Teachers

700 W Lincoln St

Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 View local requests

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Mrs. Morrice

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Lincoln Middle School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Lincoln Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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