Serving 687 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Abraham Lincoln ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Abraham Lincoln School is centrally located in New Bedford, MA, serving an attendance area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 1.3 miles to the school from the edge of the zone, reaching up to 2.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
687 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1271 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Lincoln's ranking?
Abraham Lincoln is ranked #1271 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln?
687 students attend Abraham Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Abraham Lincoln students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln offer ?
Abraham Lincoln offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Abraham Lincoln part of?
Abraham Lincoln is part of New Bedford School District.
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