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Lincoln Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 470 students

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Posted June 15, 2012

If every one is so wonderful in the school, then why the test scores are so low compared to other elementry students. Lincoln test scores are going down every year. Since most experienced teachers retired the test scores are not there any more. We have to do something to change this.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2009

My son goes to First grade and I think the faculty does a great job teaching the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2008

i am very happy with this school. love the principal and many teachers. this school is all for the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2005

Excellent school....very happy with the teachers and how dedicated everyone is to helping your child.
—Submitted by 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.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students62%
Female76%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
White62%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Special educationn/a
General education79%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant62%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students76%
Female79%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
General education90%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey 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 New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students47%
Female56%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
White40%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special education17%
General education61%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant47%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students77%
Female79%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special education63%
General education84%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant77%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students88%
Female82%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education79%
General education92%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant88%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey 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 New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students66%
Female79%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
White73%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Special education47%
General education73%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant66%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students80%
Female85%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education71%
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey 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 New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students58%
Female63%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Special education25%
General education69%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant58%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education69%
General education96%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant89%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey 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 New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of 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 73% 54%
Hispanic 14% 20%
Asian 11% 8%
Black 3% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 17%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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301 Harrison St
Nutley, NJ 07110
Phone: (973) 661-8882

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