Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Abraham Lincoln School #6 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Abraham Lincoln School #6 serves the southern part of Garfield, NJ, within an attendance zone of approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families in this area are typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln School #6's student population of 385 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Sixers show respect and kindness every day, in every way!
School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln School #6 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln School #6 is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1699 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Lincoln School #6's ranking?
Abraham Lincoln School #6 is ranked #1699 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Abraham Lincoln School #6 often compared to?
Abraham Lincoln School #6is often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt School #7 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln School #6?
385 students attend Abraham Lincoln School #6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Abraham Lincoln School #6 students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abraham Lincoln School #6?
Abraham Lincoln School #6 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln School #6 offer ?
Abraham Lincoln School #6 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abraham Lincoln School #6 part of?
Abraham Lincoln School #6 is part of Garfield Public School District.
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