Lincoln School
Lincoln School serves 646 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lincoln School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Lincoln School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lincoln School's student population of 646 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 646 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lincoln School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lincoln School is 0.63, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2235 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 27% |
| Black | 50% | 17% |
| White | 12% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mount Vernon School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lincoln School is Ab Davis Steam High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Amani Public Charter School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Vernon Amani Public Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 355 students
0.2 miles
60 S 3rd Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-2553 0.2 5-8 355 - Mount Vernon Ab Davis Steam High School Grades: 7-9 | 474 students
0.3 miles
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120 0.3 7-9 474 - Mount Vernon Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 139 students
0.3 miles
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720 0.3 9-12 139 - Mount Vernon Holmes School Grades: PK-6 | 394 students
0.4 miles
195 N Columbus Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5110 0.4 PK-6 394 - Mount Vernon Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts Grades: 9-12 | 749 students
0.4 miles
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740 0.4 9-12 749
School Reviews
| 4 I think this school is great , although we don't have as much extracurricular activities as we used to Lincoln is still the best school in the Mount Vernon city school district - Posted by Student/Alumni - sienna |
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