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Lincoln vs. Herbert Clark Hoover

Should you attend Lincoln or Herbert Clark Hoover? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lincoln
80 West Wyoming Avenue
Melrose, MA 02176
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Herbert Clark Hoover
37 Glendower Road
Melrose, MA 02176
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Lincoln ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Herbert Clark Hoover ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
412 students
283 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Herbert Clark Hoover over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herbert Clark Hoover.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Herbert Clark Hoover over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Melrose School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Clark Hoover with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Melrose School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#345 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#525 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Herbert Clark Hoover, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert Clark Hoover who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert Clark Hoover who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herbert Clark Hoover who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lincoln by grade.
This chart displays the students of Herbert Clark Hoover by grade.
Kindergarten Students
57
53
Grade 1 Students
69
38
Grade 2 Students
77
42
Grade 3 Students
85
44
Grade 4 Students
59
51
Grade 5 Students
65
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lincoln, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Herbert Clark Hoover, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lincoln, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Herbert Clark Hoover, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lincoln, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Herbert Clark Hoover, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Herbert Clark Hoover, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Herbert Clark Hoover, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Herbert Clark Hoover, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lincoln, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Herbert Clark Hoover, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lincoln, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Herbert Clark Hoover, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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