Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lincoln Community School #5 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 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Community School #5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lincoln Community School #5's student population of 482 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Community School #5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Community School #5 is 0.73, which is more 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
#1347 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
28%
33%
Black
16%
15%
White
39%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Community School #5's ranking?
Lincoln Community School #5 is ranked #1347 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lincoln Community School #5 often compared to?
Lincoln Community School #5is often viewed alongside schools like Nicholas Oresko Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Community School #5?
482 students attend Lincoln Community School #5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lincoln Community School #5 students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Community School #5?
Lincoln Community School #5 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln Community School #5 offer ?
Lincoln Community School #5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lincoln Community School #5 part of?
Lincoln Community School #5 is part of Bayonne School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Community School #5 located?
Lincoln Community School #5 is located in the Constable Hook neighborhood of Bayonne, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Constable Hook.
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