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Lincoln-hancock Community School

Elementary School · Quincy

300 Granite Street, Quincy, MA 02169

Enrollment

567

Student-Teacher

12.3:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,433 of 1,793

In Quincy

#15 of 19

public schools

In district

#15 of 19

Quincy

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Lincoln-hancock Community School

4.7/10

Elementary School in Quincy · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Lincoln-hancock Community School

Lincoln-hancock Community School is a public elementary school in Quincy, MA, part of Quincy. Lincoln-hancock Community School serves approximately 567 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Lincoln-hancock Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,433 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Lincoln-hancock Community School show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts below district
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.5
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,369
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Lincoln-hancock Community School — Students at Lincoln-hancock Community School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 46.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 48.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 56 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
32%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
50.7%
ELA
61.7%
2019
Math
56.3%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
34.7%
ELA
52.3%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
38.3%
2023
Math
40%
ELA
37.5%
2024
Math
43.5%
ELA
31.5%
2025
Math
44.5%
ELA
38%

* 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: 3.5/10.

How Lincoln-hancock Community School Compares

See how Lincoln-hancock Community School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.7/10
20th percentile in MA
Academic
6.3/10
Average
Growth
3.5/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
5.1/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
46 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.5%

Location

300 Granite Street, Quincy, MA 02169

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lincoln-hancock Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wollaston School (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mary E Flaherty School (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Braintree), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hollis (rated 8.4/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Braintree), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Quincy, see our Quincy schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
LUMEN VERUM ACADEMY Braintree 0.1 mi
South West Middle School Quincy 0.3 mi 5.5
Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center Quincy 0.4 mi 5.5
ADAMS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Quincy 0.7 mi 5.5
THE WOODWARD SCHOOL Quincy 0.9 mi 6.8
ST COLETTA DAY SCHOOL Braintree 1.0 mi
MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Braintree 1.0 mi 7.1
Quincy High Quincy 1.0 mi 5.5
ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL Braintree 1.1 mi 4.4
Charles A Bernazzani Elementary Quincy 1.1 mi 5.7
CAMPUS KINDER HAUS Quincy 1.3 mi
Central Middle Quincy 1.3 mi 6.8
Point Webster Middle Quincy 1.1 mi 4.1
Mary E Flaherty School Braintree 1.5 mi 8.4
STEP AHEAD KINDERGARTEN Braintree 1.5 mi
Wollaston School Quincy 1.5 mi 8.6
Beechwood Knoll Elementary Quincy 1.9 mi 5.2
Hollis Braintree 1.9 mi 8.4
Donald Ross Braintree 1.6 mi 5.6
Merrymount Quincy 1.8 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02169 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,080

Median Home Value

$552,200

Median Rent

$1,975/mo

Population

60,928

College Educated

48.5%

Homeownership

40.3%

Avg Commute

34.3 min

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Median Age

38.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Clifford H Marshall Elementary Quincy, MA 4.7
Clifford M Granger Feeding Hills, MA 4.7
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary Newburyport, MA 4.7
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Needham, MA 4.7
Spencer Borden Fall River, MA 4.7
Charles W Morey Lowell, MA 4.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lincoln-hancock Community School

What grades does Lincoln-hancock Community School serve?

Lincoln-hancock Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Lincoln-hancock Community School?

Lincoln-hancock Community School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-hancock Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-hancock Community School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln-hancock Community School rank in MA?

Lincoln-hancock Community School ranks #1,433 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Lincoln-hancock Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln-hancock Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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-hancock Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln-hancock Community School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lincoln-hancock Community School a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln-hancock Community School a Title I school?

No, Lincoln-hancock Community School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
83 Very Walkable
Transit Score
58 Good Transit
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
567
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%

District

Quincy
District Enrollment
9,695
Schools in District
19
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,369
District Rank
#15 of 19

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