Serving 596 students in grades 5-8, Lincoln School 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 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lincoln School's student population of 596 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1737 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
87%
32%
Black
n/a
15%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln School's ranking?
Lincoln School is ranked #1737 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
596 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lincoln School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of Fairview Public School District.
School Reviews
1 2/10/2020
The nurse from the school is the rudest person ever, she told my sister I don't speak Spanish and they don't pay me to translate you, how awful is that. Why do you even work for a school if you going to have the type of attitude.
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