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#7853 of 9,539 schools in CA

Lincoln Elementary

Elementary School · Madera Unified · Madera, CA

A Madera Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

650 Liberty Ln., Madera, CA 93637

  • Math 33% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$18,565
Chronic Absenteeism31.1%

Students at Lincoln Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Transit 15Minimal Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,647/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madera), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,621

Median home value

$369,200

Median rent

$1,345/mo

College educated

13.3%

Homeownership

57.8%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93637; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John Adams ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4K–61.4 mi729Compare →
Remnant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.0 mi21Compare →
St Joachim SchoolPrivate · tuition4.3privatePK–82.1 mi258Compare →
St. Joachim ElementaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–82.1 mi245Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Madera Unified

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#24 of 27
District spending per student
$18,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elementary is listed in Madera Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Madera, CA, part of Madera Unified, serving approximately 842 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,853 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Elementary

What grades does Lincoln Elementary serve?

Lincoln Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?

Lincoln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 842 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Elementary rank in CA?

Lincoln Elementary ranks #7,853 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lincoln Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lincoln Elementary a charter school?

No, Lincoln Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Elementary?

77.9% of students at Lincoln Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
842
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Madera County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.1%
Area population (ZIP 93637)
42,278
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
33
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93637; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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