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#2012 of 2,846 schools in PA
Lincoln Jshs
High School · Ellwood City Area Sd · Ellwood City, PA
An Ellwood City Area Sd high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 Crescent Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117
- Math 23% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Jshs score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated906/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellwood City), 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
$69,982
Median home value
$143,000
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 451 | 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.
Ellwood City Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Jshs is listed in Ellwood City Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Jshs
Lincoln Jshs is a public high school in Ellwood City, PA, part of Ellwood City Area Sd, serving approximately 679 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,012 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Jshs
What grades does Lincoln Jshs serve?
Lincoln Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lincoln Jshs?
Lincoln Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jshs 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 Lincoln Jshs rank in PA?
Lincoln Jshs ranks #2,012 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lincoln Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Jshs has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lincoln Jshs a charter school?
No, Lincoln Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Jshs a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Jshs?
50.8% of students at Lincoln Jshs 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (724) 752-1591
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16117)
- 16,013
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 16117; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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