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Abraham Lincoln

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 700 students

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Posted December 16, 2011

I have found that this school cares very little for children who have special needs. They would rather point blame on the child then suck it up and say they are PART of the problem. (NOT ALL) Especially when said child has had no major issues until moving to this school. The only benefit there is the principle seems to care. He is hard but fair.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

I find the principal and the staff concerned with each child's well being. They strive to make the student's learning experience fun as well as top priority. Each teacher accomplishes this with a great amount of love and patience. My children cannot wait to go to school each morning!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2008

My daughter atteneded this school for kindergarten and 3/4 of 1st grade. I was very unhappy with the school as a whole and think that they bring the morale of the children way down. My daughter is now in a new school where she is doing exceedingly well and I couldn't be happier to have her out of there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2006

The academic program is risky. It could be there one year, and gone the next, due to city budgeting. Parent involvement is dismal. When choosing this school, you have to understand New Bedford is a mixed city. You have the middle-class and low-class. Depending on the area you reside in and it's zoning, you can't be clear of which your child would attend. However, I was very surprised at the amount of academic work they enforce on the children. Their standards are set high. I would recommend it. My only complaint would be their 'homework rule', if a child doesn't present their homework, even if it's thru no fault of their own, they are required to stay after school. Which is tough on single parents.
—Submitted by Joy, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
29%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
24%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
42%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
27%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students45%
Female53%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students57%
Female57%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students23%
Female32%
Male14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students41%
Female44%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students40%
Female53%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students42%
Female32%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students25%
Female21%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 70%
Hispanic 14% 14%
Black 7% 8%
Two or more races 7% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 0% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 69%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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445 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745
Phone: (508) 997-4511

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