The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in Math. The lowest is 28% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is a regular public elementary school in Lowell, Massachusetts, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. It operates as part of the Lowell public school district. The school is not a charter or magnet school.
Lincoln’s student body is diverse. The largest group of students is Asian, followed by Hispanic students. White, Black, and multiracial students make up smaller shares. This mix shapes the peer environment: children at Lincoln will experience a broadly multicultural setting from the start. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner classification were not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these populations.
Academically, Lincoln’s state assessment results sit well below the midpoint for elementary schools in Middlesex County. On the most recent NextGen MCAS tests, the share of students scoring proficient or above in both math and English language arts was in the bottom quartile compared with other districts in the county. The multi-year trend shows that proficiency rates have moved up and down without a sustained upward direction. For English language arts, the rate was higher in pre-pandemic years before settling at a lower level. Math proficiency also fluctuated, with a notable drop in the pandemic year and a partial recovery since. A parent should be aware that these results reflect the school’s current standing relative to its county peers and may want to discuss with the school what supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting the proficient bar.
Because Lincoln serves only grades PK through 4, it does not have a graduation rate, and the school is not part of the high school accountability measures. That means the academic picture here is limited to early-elementary performance.
Lowell is a midsize city in Middlesex County. Housing in the area is expensive by national standards but somewhat more affordable than the state average. The local housing market shows a typical pattern for the region: median listing prices are high, though they have edged down slightly in recent months. Rents are also elevated. For a family considering a move to the area, the cost of housing is a significant factor. The school’s location on Chelmsford Street places it in a neighborhood that is convenient for commuting within the city.
We looked for recent district-level changes or strategic priorities from Lowell Public Schools but found little of lasting impact that was publicly reported at the time of research. That may be because the district does not publish major initiatives in a format we could capture, or because no recent shifts have been announced. A parent interested in upcoming changes to curriculum, facilities, or programming would want to check the district’s website or attend a school committee meeting.
For a family weighing elementary options in Lowell, Lincoln offers a pre-K through grade 4 pathway in a culturally varied setting. The academic proficiency numbers are lower than many other elementary schools in the county, and the multi-year trend has not shown consistent improvement. That said, elementary test scores at this age can be influenced by many factors, including language background and early childhood experiences. A parent may want to ask about the school’s approach to literacy and math instruction, as well as any interventions for students who need extra help. The school is a regular public school, so enrollment is open to residents of its attendance zone. For families who prioritize a diverse peer environment and want a neighborhood elementary school, Lincoln is one option to investigate further within the Lowell district.
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