Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-8, William H Lincoln ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William H Lincoln ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
William H Lincoln's student population of 485 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William H Lincoln ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William H Lincoln is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
7%
Hispanic
11%
24%
Black
12%
10%
White
40%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William H Lincoln's ranking?
William H Lincoln is ranked #115 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are William H Lincoln often compared to?
William H Lincolnis often viewed alongside schools like Pierce by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend William H Lincoln?
485 students attend William H Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of William H Lincoln students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William H Lincoln?
William H Lincoln has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William H Lincoln offer ?
William H Lincoln offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William H Lincoln part of?
William H Lincoln is part of Brookline School District.
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