Lincoln Park School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)99%
53%
Black
(19-20)n/a
13%
White
(19-20)n/a
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Park School?
69 students attend Lincoln Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Lincoln Park School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Lincoln Park School offer ?
Lincoln Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lincoln Park School part of?
Lincoln Park School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Park School located?
Lincoln Park School is located in the Southmost neighborhood of Brownsville, TX. There are 11 other public schools located in Southmost.
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