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Below Average

#3875 of 4,742 schools in NY

School 22-lincoln School

Elementary School · ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

595 UPPER FALLS BLVD, Rochester, NY 14605

Enrollment

466

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

4.6

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#3,875 of 4,742

In Rochester

#62 of 108

public schools

In district

#16 of 45

ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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School 22-lincoln School

4.6/10

Elementary School in Rochester · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About School 22-lincoln School

School 22-lincoln School is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. School 22-lincoln School serves approximately 466 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. School 22-lincoln School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,875 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for School 22-lincoln School show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 4.6 · Below Average
  • District avg 3.8
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at School 22-lincoln School 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.

69% of students at School 22-lincoln School 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-42.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-50.7 pts
Overall Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$34,307
Chronic Absenteeism69.1%

School 22-lincoln School — Students at School 22-lincoln School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

91.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 9.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
45.9% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 12.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
58.4% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
58%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
11%
ELA
15%
2011
Math
19%
ELA
12%
2012
Math
0.5%
ELA
2%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
2%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
3%
2015
Math
0.5%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
0.5%
ELA
2%
2017
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8.3%
ELA
16.4%
2022
Math
11.2%
ELA
10.2%

* 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: 6.5/10.

How School 22-lincoln School Compares

See how School 22-lincoln School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.6/10
18th percentile in NY
Academic
1.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.5/10
Average
Environment
4.0/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
92%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
69.1%

Location

595 UPPER FALLS BLVD, Rochester, NY 14605

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering School 22-lincoln School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3 (rated 6.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SCHOOL 53 MONTESSORI ACADEMY (rated 5.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
SCHOOL 53 MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rochester 0.4 mi 5.4
SCHOOL 25-NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE Rochester 0.4 mi 3.0
SCHOOL 9-DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Rochester 0.5 mi 3.4
SCHOOL 58-WORLD OF INQUIRY SCHOOL Rochester 0.7 mi 4.5
ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3 Rochester 0.7 mi 6.9
EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CHARTER SCHOOL Rochester 0.9 mi 4.2
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Rochester 1.0 mi 5.3
FRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOL Rochester 1.2 mi 4.3
FRANKLIN LOWER SCHOOL Rochester 1.2 mi 7.0
SCHOOL 45-MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE Rochester 1.0 mi 4.0
SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS Rochester 1.6 mi 6.7
GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL Rochester 1.5 mi 5.2
SCHOOL 8-ROBERTO CLEMENTE Rochester 1.2 mi 3.6
SCHOOL 5-JOHN WILLIAMS Rochester 1.2 mi 3.3
JAMES MONROE UPPER SCHOOL Rochester 1.6 mi 6.1
MONROE LOWER SCHOOL Rochester 1.6 mi 5.1
SCHOOL 50-HELEN BARRETT MONTGOMERY Rochester 1.6 mi 2.8
DR. ALICE HOLLOWAY YOUNG SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Rochester 1.7 mi 3.3
SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON Rochester 1.5 mi 3.0
NATIVITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY Rochester 1.9 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14605 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$23,255

Median Home Value

$81,000

Median Rent

$815/mo

Population

11,796

College Educated

12.3%

Homeownership

25.2%

Avg Commute

19.4 min

Poverty Rate

43.4%

Median Age

30.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about School 22-lincoln School

What grades does School 22-lincoln School serve?

School 22-lincoln School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend School 22-lincoln School?

School 22-lincoln School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School 22-lincoln School?

The student-teacher ratio at School 22-lincoln School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School 22-lincoln School rank in NY?

School 22-lincoln School ranks #3,875 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is School 22-lincoln School's MySchoolScout rating?

School 22-lincoln School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 School 22-lincoln School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School 22-lincoln School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is School 22-lincoln School a charter school?

No, School 22-lincoln School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is School 22-lincoln School a Title I school?

No, School 22-lincoln School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 22-lincoln School?

91.6% of students at School 22-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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
68 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
54 Good Transit
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
466
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Free/Reduced Lunch
91.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.1%

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