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#833 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 46% in state
Lincoln Street
Elementary School · Worcester
549 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#833 of 1,793
In Worcester
#15 of 48
public schools
In district
#13 of 45
Worcester
Academic growth
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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Lincoln Street
Elementary School in Worcester · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Lincoln Street
Lincoln Street is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester. Lincoln Street serves approximately 215 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Lincoln Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #833 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Lincoln Street show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Lincoln Street sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Lincoln Street sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
41% of students at Lincoln Street were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Lincoln Street — Students at Lincoln Street score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 88 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 8.8/10.
How Lincoln Street Compares
See how Lincoln Street performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
549 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lincoln Street may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ALHUDA ACADEMY (rated 8.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lake View (rated 8.2/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Clark St Community (rated 6.8/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Worcester, see our Worcester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Arts Magnet School Worcester | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Clark St Community Worcester | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Thorndyke Road Worcester | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Burncoat Senior High Worcester | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Wawecus Road School Worcester | 1.0 mi | 4.0 |
| Burncoat Middle School Worcester | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Worcester Technical High Worcester | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| ALHUDA ACADEMY Worcester | 1.4 mi | 8.7 |
| SHREWSBURY CHILDREN'S CENTER Shrewsbury | 1.2 mi | — |
| Parker Road Preschool Shrewsbury | 1.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Shrewsbury High School Shrewsbury | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Belmont Street Community Worcester | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Lake View Worcester | 2.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Worcester | 1.8 mi | 8.2 |
| VENERINI ACADEMY Worcester | 2.1 mi | 5.6 |
| NATIVITY SCHOOL OF WORCESTER Worcester | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Burncoat Street Worcester | 2.2 mi | 3.9 |
| North High Worcester | 2.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Ma Academy for Math and Science School Worcester | 2.0 mi | 9.0 |
| City View Worcester | 2.3 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01605 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,805
Median Home Value
$349,800
Median Rent
$1,362/mo
Population
31,086
College Educated
32%
Homeownership
31.3%
Avg Commute
25.6 min
Poverty Rate
23.3%
Median Age
32
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Benjamin G Brown Somerville, MA | 6.5 |
| Centerville Elementary Centerville, MA | 6.5 |
| Discovery School at Four Corners Greenfield, MA | 6.5 |
| Dr Frederick N Sweetsir Merrimac, MA | 6.5 |
| Elizabeth G Lyons Elementary Randolph, MA | 6.5 |
| John E Burke Peabody, MA | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lincoln Street
What grades does Lincoln Street serve?
Lincoln Street serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lincoln Street?
Lincoln Street has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Street?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Street is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Street rank in MA?
Lincoln Street ranks #833 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lincoln Street's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (508) 799-3504
Resources & Links
District
Worcester- District Enrollment
- 24,350
- Schools in District
- 45
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,553
- District Rank
- #13 of 45
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