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Lincoln Street

Elementary School · Northborough

76 Lincoln Street, Northborough, MA 01532

Enrollment

282

Student-Teacher

13.4:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,117 of 1,793

In Northborough

#5 of 6

public schools

In district

#4 of 5

Northborough

Equity

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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Lincoln Street

5.7/10

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

Robert E. Melican Middle School

7.1/10

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7.1/10

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About Lincoln Street

Lincoln Street is a public elementary school in Northborough, MA, part of Northborough. Lincoln Street serves approximately 282 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Lincoln Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,117 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Lincoln Street show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts below district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,731
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

Lincoln Street — Students at Lincoln Street score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 66.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 65.4% (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
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
75.5%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
74.3%
ELA
64.8%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
60.8%
ELA
75.3%
2022
Math
64.8%
ELA
60.3%
2023
Math
59%
ELA
49.7%
2024
Math
58.7%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
57.3%

* 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: 3.6/10.

How Lincoln Street Compares

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

Overall Score
5.7/10
38th percentile in MA
Academic
8.2/10
Excellent
Growth
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
21 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.8%

Location

76 Lincoln Street, Northborough, MA 01532

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lincoln Street may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. AL-HAMRA ACADEMY (rated 8.8/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Shrewsbury), which scores notably higher. Another option is Berlin Memorial School (rated 8.7/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby Berlin), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Shrewsbury), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Northborough, see our Northborough schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Robert E. Melican Middle School Northborough 0.3 mi 7.1
Marion E Zeh Northborough 0.7 mi 7.1
Fannie E Proctor Northborough 0.9 mi 7.4
Marguerite E Peaslee Northborough 1.5 mi 5.7
THE FITZGERALD INSTITUTE Northborough 1.8 mi
ST BERNADETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Northborough 2.0 mi 5.9
Algonquin Regional High Northborough 2.3 mi 9.0
Spring Street School Shrewsbury 2.4 mi 5.4
Floral Street School Shrewsbury 2.9 mi 6.1
AL-HAMRA ACADEMY Shrewsbury 3.4 mi 8.8
Sarah W Gibbons Middle Westborough 3.5 mi 7.9
J Harding Armstrong Westborough 3.6 mi 6.5
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Shrewsbury 3.1 mi 7.5
Mill Pond School Westborough 4.1 mi 7.3
LILLIPUT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Shrewsbury 3.2 mi
Walter J. Paton School Shrewsbury 3.3 mi 6.2
HILLSIDE SCHOOL Marlborough 3.6 mi 8.0
EBRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Westborough 3.8 mi
Berlin Memorial School Berlin 4.4 mi 8.7
Westborough High Westborough 4.1 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01532 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$174,358

Median Home Value

$598,500

Median Rent

$2,087/mo

Population

15,694

College Educated

67.4%

Homeownership

85.4%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Median Age

44.7

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Gov Edward Winslow Marshfield, MA 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lincoln Street

What grades does Lincoln Street serve?

Lincoln Street serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Street?

Lincoln Street has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Street?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Street is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Street rank in MA?

Lincoln Street ranks #1,117 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Lincoln Street's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Street?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Street has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lincoln Street a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Street a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
36 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.8%

District

Northborough
District Enrollment
1,634
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,731
District Rank
#4 of 5

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