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Lincoln

Elementary School · Melrose

80 West Wyoming Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176

Enrollment

412

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#958 of 1,793

In Melrose

#6 of 8

public schools

In district

#6 of 8

Melrose

Equity

8.6 / 10

Excellent

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Lincoln

6.1/10

Elementary School in Melrose · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.4/10

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About Lincoln

Lincoln is a public elementary school in Melrose, MA, part of Melrose. Lincoln serves approximately 412 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Lincoln has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Lincoln show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts below district
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • District avg 7.0
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+15.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.1 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,030
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Lincoln — Students at Lincoln score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 59.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 64.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
73.8%
2019
Math
60.3%
ELA
78.8%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
41.5%
ELA
53.5%
2022
Math
51.5%
ELA
55.3%
2023
Math
61.7%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
56.7%
ELA
52.7%
2025
Math
57.3%
ELA
60.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.

How Lincoln Compares

See how Lincoln performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.1/10
47th percentile in MA
Academic
8.1/10
Excellent
Growth
5.6/10
Average
Environment
4.2/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.3%

Location

80 West Wyoming Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lincoln may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Winthrop (rated 8.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Roosevelt (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Horace Mann (rated 7.3/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Melrose, see our Melrose schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ST MARY'S SCHOOL Melrose 0.2 mi 5.4
MELROSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Melrose 0.5 mi 5.2
Melrose Middle Melrose 0.9 mi 6.1
Melrose High Melrose 0.9 mi 8.5
Roosevelt Melrose 1.0 mi 7.5
Early Childhood Center Melrose 1.1 mi 5.7
Winthrop Melrose 1.1 mi 8.0
Forestdale Malden 1.2 mi 5.9
Colonial Park Stoneham 1.3 mi 7.1
Herbert Clark Hoover Melrose 1.1 mi 7.1
Malden Early Learning Center Malden 1.5 mi 5.3
Horace Mann Melrose 1.4 mi 7.3
Malden High Malden 1.7 mi 4.4
Beebe Malden 1.8 mi 5.6
CHEVERUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Malden 1.8 mi 5.3
Stoneham High Stoneham 1.7 mi 7.4
GREATER BOSTON ACADEMY Stoneham 1.7 mi 5.2
Salemwood Malden 1.8 mi 3.9
Greenwood Wakefield 2.0 mi 5.1
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Malden 1.8 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02176 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$126,854

Median Home Value

$796,100

Median Rent

$1,933/mo

Population

29,488

College Educated

62%

Homeownership

67.8%

Avg Commute

35.7 min

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Median Age

44.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lincoln

What grades does Lincoln serve?

Lincoln serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln?

Lincoln has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln rank in MA?

Lincoln ranks #958 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Lincoln's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lincoln a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln a Title I school?

No, Lincoln is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
81 Very Walkable
Transit Score
36 Some Transit
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
412
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%

District

Melrose
District Enrollment
3,892
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,030
District Rank
#6 of 8

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