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#1631 of 1,793 schools in MA

Lincoln-thomson

Elementary School · Lynn

115 Gardiner Street, Lynn, MA 01905

Enrollment

216

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

4.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,631 of 1,793

In Lynn

#16 of 27

public schools

In district

#15 of 26

Lynn

School environment

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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Lincoln-thomson

4.0/10

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

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About Lincoln-thomson

Lincoln-thomson is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Lincoln-thomson serves approximately 216 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Lincoln-thomson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,631 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Lincoln-thomson show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 4.0 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-26.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.3 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,899
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Lincoln-thomson — Students at Lincoln-thomson score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 31.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 32.8% (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

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
35.3%
ELA
33.3%
2019
Math
41.8%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
14.8%
ELA
30.8%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
25.5%
2023
Math
18.7%
ELA
21.7%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
18.3%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
13.3%

* 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: 3.4/10.

How Lincoln-thomson Compares

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

Overall Score
4.0/10
9th percentile in MA
Academic
3.1/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
3.4/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.1/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
25.0%

Location

115 Gardiner Street, Lynn, MA 01905

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lincoln-thomson may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SACRED HEART SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Julia F Callahan (rated 5.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST PIUS V SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Lynn 0.3 mi 7.6
William R Fallon Lynn 0.3 mi
Julia F Callahan Lynn 0.4 mi 5.6
Breed Middle School Lynn 0.4 mi 3.2
Classical High Lynn 0.4 mi 4.2
Tracy Lynn 0.5 mi 4.6
Sewell-Anderson Lynn 0.6 mi 5.0
A Drewicz Elementary Lynn 0.7 mi 3.5
Wm P Connery Lynn 0.9 mi 3.0
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn 1.1 mi 5.7
Cobbet Elementary Lynn 1.2 mi 3.3
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Lynn 1.3 mi 4.7
Washington Elementary School Lynn 1.3 mi 4.3
Pickering Middle Lynn 1.6 mi 4.4
Edward A Sisson Lynn 1.6 mi 3.4
JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn 1.4 mi
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn 1.4 mi 5.7
Lynn Woods Lynn 2.0 mi 5.0
Veterans Early Learning Center Saugus 1.7 mi 2.6
ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn 1.6 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01905 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,341

Median Home Value

$443,200

Median Rent

$1,749/mo

Population

27,188

College Educated

20.6%

Homeownership

51%

Avg Commute

32.6 min

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Median Age

33.6

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Greylock North Adams, MA 4.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lincoln-thomson

What grades does Lincoln-thomson serve?

Lincoln-thomson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln-thomson?

Lincoln-thomson has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-thomson?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-thomson is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln-thomson rank in MA?

Lincoln-thomson ranks #1,631 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Lincoln-thomson's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln-thomson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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-thomson?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln-thomson has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lincoln-thomson a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln-thomson a Title I school?

No, Lincoln-thomson is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
64 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
36 Some Transit
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%

District

Lynn
District Enrollment
16,022
Schools in District
27
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,899
District Rank
#15 of 26

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