Lincoln

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School in Melrose, MA is a public school serving 393 students in grades K-5. It is part of the highly-ranked Melrose school district, which is rated 45 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln maintains a strong academic record, with MCAS Next Generation test scores that generally match or slightly trail the Melrose district average but significantly outperform the state average across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 56% of Lincoln students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 57.78% for Melrose and 39.17% for Massachusetts. Lincoln also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.8, which may contribute to its academic performance.

While Lincoln performs well overall, there are some disparities in the performance of certain student subgroups, such as Asian and male students, that warrant further investigation and targeted support. Nonetheless, Lincoln outperforms the nearby Malden schools across all grades and subjects, suggesting the Melrose school district provides a higher-quality education.


Detail:

Public K-5

 80 West Wyoming Avenue
       Melrose, MA  02176


(781) 979-2250

District: Melrose

SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,755 Help


Students who attend Lincoln usually attend:

Middle:    Melrose Middle
High:    Melrose High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  412

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.5%
Asian:
15.5%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln ranks better than 74.2% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Melrose School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Lincoln has the largest elementary school student body size in the Melrose School District. Racial makeup is: White (59.5%), Asian (15.5%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln is 13, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Melrose School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln is $13,755, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Melrose School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln 236th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Lincoln in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Melrose:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose 45th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.50 509th 884 42.4%
2004 66.37 328th 882 62.8%
2005 65.13 335th 887 62.2%
2006 53.22 456th 911 49.9%
2007 61.29 391st 911 57.1%
2008 59.68 384th 908 57.7%
2009 52.46 480th 909 47.2%
2010 57.98 409th 920 55.5%
2011 62.43 383rd 924 58.5%
2012 75.92 221st 930 76.2%
2013 79.60 175th 928 81.1%
2014 82.22 141st 926 84.8%
2015 84.40 107th 914 88.3%
2016 75.93 215th 932 76.9%
2017 77.59 195th 938 79.2%
2018 82.04 150th 934 83.9%
2019 80.05 174th 942 81.5%
2021 66.01 321st 936 65.7%
2022 70.46 276th 932 70.4%
2023 81.82 164th 928 82.3%
2024 75.86 236th 916 74.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.44 11th 240 95.4%
2022 87.80 10th 267 96.3%
2023 60.11 47th 264 82.2%
2024 49.74 102nd 282 63.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.44 50th 886 94.4%
2019 77.18 124th 896 86.2%
2021 59.36 295th 894 67.0%
2022 71.70 185th 905 79.6%
2023 75.65 114th 703 83.8%
2024 56.05 258th 731 64.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.16 20th 685 97.1%
2019 74.17 109th 700 84.4%
2021 59.88 230th 705 67.4%
2022 70.21 165th 772 78.6%
2023 57.19 291st 757 61.6%
2024 50.99 341st 760 55.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.38 173rd 893 80.6%
2019 78.42 169th 902 81.3%
2021 67.51 286th 898 68.2%
2022 78.31 179th 901 80.1%
2023 79.51 172nd 887 80.6%
2024 81.18 155th 886 82.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.39 89th 656 86.4%
2019 75.15 118th 665 82.3%
2021 72.77 127th 632 79.9%
2022 77.31 93rd 672 86.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.24 132nd 898 85.3%
2019 77.55 183rd 907 79.8%
2021 60.50 361st 904 60.1%
2022 56.67 401st 908 55.8%
2023 80.95 153rd 896 82.9%
2024 64.21 308th 891 65.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.25 398th 925 57.0%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.52 77th 399 80.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.18 123rd 143 14.0%
2023 42.30 100th 145 31.0%
2024 25.22 124th 152 18.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.72 23rd 401 94.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.07 128th 772 83.4%
2019 74.90 163rd 780 79.1%
2021 67.50 226th 765 70.5%
2022 69.84 197th 764 74.2%
2023 80.39 120th 762 84.3%
2024 73.79 171st 753 77.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 324 10 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1989 338 10 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1990 309 14 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1991 307 13 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1992 304 10 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1993 308 13 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 276 4 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1995 268 8 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1996 268 8 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1997 263 17 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 300
1998 262 13 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1999 235 25 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2000 222 22 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2001 232 26 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2002 278 12 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2003 278 12 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2004 529 22 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2005 360 21 16 15 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2006 328 18 15 27 1 n/a n/a 17 406
2007 322 22 13 26 1 n/a n/a 17 401
2008 305 28 20 29 1 n/a n/a 17 400
2009 271 34 24 18 0 0 18 0 365
2010 276 28 24 17 0 0 16 0 361
2011 254 27 21 10 0 0 20 0 332
2012 241 22 21 28 1 2 23 0 338
2013 236 30 18 33 0 1 21 0 339
2014 249 29 15 30 0 1 21 0 345
2015 261 32 19 30 0 0 24 0 366
2016 283 34 28 32 0 0 28 0 405
2017 288 35 39 43 0 0 25 0 430
2018 268 30 48 42 1 0 32 0 421
2019 265 27 57 42 0 0 38 0 429
2020 250 32 62 35 0 0 35 0 414
2021 233 35 58 43 0 0 35 0 404
2022 232 31 55 43 0 0 43 0 404
2023 218 29 63 38 1 0 44 0 393
2024 245 30 64 33 1 0 39 0 412

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 n/a n/a n/a
1989 357 n/a n/a n/a
1990 336 n/a n/a n/a
1991 329 n/a n/a n/a
1992 327 n/a n/a n/a
1993 334 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 294 n/a n/a n/a
1995 300 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 300 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 300 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 296 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 275 n/a 0.0 17.8
2000 263 n/a 0.0 18.3
2001 272 n/a 0.0 18
2002 310 n/a n/a 16.5
2003 310 n/a n/a 16.5
2004 576 27.4 21.0 10.4
2005 413 27.2 15.2 15
2006 406 25.5 15.9 18
2007 401 26.0 15.4 14.1
2008 400 23.5 17.0 23.8
2009 365 21.0 17.4 21.1
2010 361 21.4 16.8 23
2011 332 21.0 15.7 26.8
2012 338 21.6 15.6 24
2013 339 22.5 15.0 28.6
2014 345 23.5 14.6 27.8
2015 366 24.0 15.2 31.7
2016 405 29.0 13.9 n/a
2017 430 28.9 14.8 n/a
2018 421 30.8 13.6 n/a
2019 429 30.7 13.9 n/a
2020 414 31.0 13.3 n/a
2021 404 32.0 12.6 n/a
2022 404 33.9 11.8 n/a
2023 393 28.3 13.8 n/a
2024 412 31.6 13.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 n/a n/a n/a
1989 357 n/a n/a n/a
1990 336 n/a n/a n/a
1991 329 n/a n/a n/a
1992 327 n/a n/a n/a
1993 334 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 294 n/a n/a n/a
1995 300 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 300 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 300 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 296 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 275 n/a 0.0 17.8
2000 263 n/a 0.0 18.3
2001 272 n/a 0.0 18
2002 310 n/a n/a 16.5
2003 310 n/a n/a 16.5
2004 576 27.4 21.0 10.4
2005 413 27.2 15.2 15
2006 406 25.5 15.9 18
2007 401 26.0 15.4 14.1
2008 400 23.5 17.0 23.8
2009 365 21.0 17.4 21.1
2010 361 21.4 16.8 23
2011 332 21.0 15.7 26.8
2012 338 21.6 15.6 24
2013 339 22.5 15.0 28.6
2014 345 23.5 14.6 27.8
2015 366 24.0 15.2 31.7
2016 405 29.0 13.9 n/a
2017 430 28.9 14.8 n/a
2018 421 30.8 13.6 n/a
2019 429 30.7 13.9 n/a
2020 414 31.0 13.3 n/a
2021 404 32.0 12.6 n/a
2022 404 33.9 11.8 n/a
2023 393 28.3 13.8 n/a
2024 412 31.6 13.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $314 (2.6%) $11,921 (97.4%) $12,235
2020 $279 (3.1%) $8,775 (96.9%) $9,054
2021 $283 (2.1%) $13,473 (97.9%) $13,755

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 174th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 164th of 928 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln)7161.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7965
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)6159.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Melrose)6661.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln)7855
 23%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7959.3
 19.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)5066.7
 16.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)7367.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln)8364.5
 18.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7367.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)6957.4
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)7163.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln)7260.7
 11.3%
   5th Grade Science (Melrose)6365.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln)7760.3
 16.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Melrose)7459.7
 14.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Lincoln)6061.2
 1.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Melrose)6658.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Lincoln)7260.7
 11.3%
   All Grades Science (Melrose)6161
 0%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429393
 8.4%
African American2729
 7.4%
American Indian01
Asian5763
 10.5%
Hispanic4238
 9.5%
Pacific Islander00
White265218
 17.7%
Two or More Races3844
 15.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln

Lincoln ranks 236th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 412 students attended Lincoln.

Students who attend Lincoln usually go on to attend:

Middle : Melrose Middle
High : Melrose High

Students at Lincoln are 59% White, 16% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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