Lincoln School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students (19-20)
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)4%
11%
Hispanic
(19-20)43%
29%
Black
(19-20)5%
15%
White
(19-20)46%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
251 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lincoln School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of Lyndhurst Public School District.
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