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#1308 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Lincoln School
Middle School · Fairview Public School District · Fairview, NJ
A Fairview Public School District middle school serving grades 3rd – 8th.
140 ANDERSON AVENUE, Fairview, NJ 07022
- Math 30% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,103/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairview), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,152
Median home value
$512,100
Median rent
$1,597/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
34.8%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School #6/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Slocum Skewes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 3–9 | 1.6 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Mott Hall IIEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Kipp Beyond Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Fairview Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln School is listed in Fairview Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a public middle school in Fairview, NJ, part of Fairview Public School District, serving approximately 642 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln School
What grades does Lincoln School serve?
Lincoln School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln School rank in NJ?
Lincoln School ranks #1,308 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lincoln School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln School a charter school?
No, Lincoln School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln School?
69.0% of students at Lincoln School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (201) 943-0560
- Area population (ZIP 07022)
- 14,920
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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