Lincoln School (Closed 2023)

281 Ridge Rd
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students (19-20)
256 students

Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
25 teachers

Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(18-19)
39%
44%
(18-19)
65%
57%
Asian
(19-20)
3%
10%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(19-20)
46%
30%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(19-20)
6%
15%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
(19-20)
43%
42%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
3%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
29%
33%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
5%

Showing 2010–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
256 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lincoln School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of Lyndhurst Public School District.

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