Abraham Lincoln
Tel:
(508) 997-4511
- Abraham Lincoln serves 717 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Abraham Lincoln placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Abraham Lincoln places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Abraham Lincoln's student population of 717 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 717 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Abraham Lincoln is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1344 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 20% |
| Black | 11% | 9% |
| White | 50% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Bedford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Abraham Lincoln is Global Learning Charter Public School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Charles S Ashley (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Bedford Charles S Ashley Grades: K-5 | 282 students
0.5 miles
122 Rochambeau Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511 0.5 K-5 282 - New Bedford Global Learning Charter Public School Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 509 students
0.7 miles
190 Ashley Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105 0.7 5-12 509 - New Bedford Normandin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,254 student
0.8 miles
81 Felton St
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-4300 0.8 6-8 1,254 - New Bedford Carlos Pacheco Grades: K-5 | 358 students
1.0 miles
261 Mt Pleasant Stre
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511 1.0 K-5 358 - New Bedford Hayden/mcfadden Grades: PK-5 | 677 students
1.0 miles
361 Cedar Grove
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511 1.0 PK-5 677
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