Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln serves 650 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Abraham Lincoln placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Abraham Lincoln ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 650 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2617 out of 9659 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paramount Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Abraham Lincoln is Paramount Unified Community Day (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Paramount Park Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Paramount Paramount Park Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 802 students10
0.5 miles
14608 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8052 0.5 6-8 802 - Paramount Alondra Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,009 student10
0.6 miles
16200 Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004 0.6 6-8 1,009 - Paramount Jefferson Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 396 students10
0.6 miles
8600 Jefferson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8024 0.6 K-5 396 - Paramount Paramount Unified Community Day Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 18 students10
0.6 miles
14507 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8084 0.6 7-12 18 - Paramount Harry Wirtz Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 594 students10
0.7 miles
8535 Contreras St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8068 0.7 K-5 594
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