Average
#2922 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
528 RIDGEWOOD AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
5.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
5.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,922 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#373 of 570
public schools
In district
#27 of 52
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
Academic growth
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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About Is 171 Abraham Lincoln
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19. Is 171 Abraham Lincoln serves approximately 278 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 171 Abraham Lincoln has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,922 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 171 Abraham Lincoln show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 5.7
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 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.
40% of students at Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 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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Is 171 Abraham Lincoln — Students at Is 171 Abraham Lincoln score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 7.9/10.
How Is 171 Abraham Lincoln Compares
See how Is 171 Abraham Lincoln performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
528 RIDGEWOOD AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 171 Abraham Lincoln may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. MS 935 (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,988
Median Home Value
$638,200
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
Population
106,901
College Educated
15.8%
Homeownership
25.9%
Avg Commute
45.2 min
Poverty Rate
20.1%
Median Age
34.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 171 Abraham Lincoln
What grades does Is 171 Abraham Lincoln serve?
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 171 Abraham Lincoln?
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 171 Abraham Lincoln?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 171 Abraham Lincoln is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 171 Abraham Lincoln rank in NY?
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln ranks #2,922 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 171 Abraham Lincoln's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 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 Is 171 Abraham Lincoln?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 171 Abraham Lincoln has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 171 Abraham Lincoln a charter school?
No, Is 171 Abraham Lincoln is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 171 Abraham Lincoln a Title I school?
No, Is 171 Abraham Lincoln is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 171 Abraham Lincoln?
94.2% of students at Is 171 Abraham Lincoln qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (718) 647-0111
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19- District Enrollment
- 19,963
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #27 of 52
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