Serving 666 students in grades 3-8, 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lincoln School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln School 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 School is 0.22, which is less 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
#1955 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
88%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
10%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln School's ranking?
Lincoln School is ranked #1955 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
666 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lincoln School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of Fairview Public School District.
School Reviews
1 2/10/2020
The nurse from the school is the rudest person ever, she told my sister I don't speak Spanish and they don't pay me to translate you, how awful is that. Why do you even work for a school if you going to have the type of attitude.
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