Lincoln School District

1 Ballfield Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Lincoln School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,007 students in Lincoln School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Lincoln School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
1,007 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

Lincoln School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#92 out of 397 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lincoln  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lincoln  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
175 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
24%
# Black Students
85 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
565 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
56%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
91
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
80
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
123
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
87
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,131 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $76,759 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 84% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lincoln  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$77 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lincoln  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$35,131
$23,913
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lincoln  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$76,759
$24,672
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lincoln  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lincoln School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6 Ballfield Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-9404
Grades: PK-8
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Hanscom Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Ent Road
Hanscom Afb, MA 01731
(781) 274-7721
Grades: PK-3
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Hanscom Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Ent Road
Hanscom Afb, MA 01731
(781) 274-0050
Grades: 4-8
| 224 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,007 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District is ranked #84 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln School District?
56% of Lincoln School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lincoln School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $76,759 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 84% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,007 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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