The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in Science. The lowest is 58% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln
Lincoln is a regular public elementary school in Melrose, part of the Melrose Public Schools system. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is located at 80 West Wyoming Avenue within the city.
This is a mid-sized elementary school. Its student body is predominantly white, with Asian students making up the next largest group, followed by smaller shares of students who are two or more races, Hispanic, and Black. The enrollment is reported as a single composite figure for the school year provided, with grade-level counts available for each of the six grades it serves. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as counts for students with IEPs and English learners, was not available in the data.
Melrose is a primary residential suburb located a short distance north of Boston, with a charming downtown area that is on the National Register of Historic Places. The city is served by three MBTA Commuter Rail stations and bus routes, and Oak Grove on the Orange Line is just over the border in Malden, making it a viable location for families commuting into Boston. The community is largely built out. For prospective families, a major recent development is that voters approved a Proposition 2½ override in 2024, the city's first in a decade, which generates additional recurring revenue, with a substantial share allocated to the Melrose Public Schools. This directly affects property taxes and school funding. The school district is also in the early stages of planning a renovation or expansion of the middle school.
On the Massachusetts state assessments (NextGen MCAS), Lincoln's students achieved results that placed the school's overall proficiency across tested subjects above the midpoint when compared to other districts in Middlesex County. In the most recent testing year, in English language arts, a solid majority of students scored at the proficient level or above. Results in mathematics were also at a comparable level, with a majority meeting proficiency, though slightly lower. Science results were strong, with a clear majority of students testing proficient.
Looking at the trend over the past several years, Lincoln's proficiency rates in both ELA and math have fluctuated. In ELA, the rate was higher several years ago, then dipped, and has since recovered to a level close to where it was in the most recent year. In math, a similar pattern appears, with a notable dip several years ago, followed by a recovery to a rate that is now modestly lower than the most recent high point. A parent may want to discuss with the school how it addresses these fluctuations and supports consistent student progress. With about a fifth of students at a school of this size across these grades, the tested population is substantial enough to provide a reliable picture of overall performance.
Because Lincoln serves only grades K-5, it has no graduation rate to report. The school is part of a district that is actively investing in its facilities and programs, which is a relevant piece of context for families considering the area. The school is a regular public school and is not a charter or magnet. No information on Title I status, course access, or discipline data was available in the provided materials.
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