The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Science. The lowest is 57% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln Street
Lincoln Street is one of four elementary schools in the Northborough public school system, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is a regular public school in a suburban town that sits at the intersection of several major highways, giving families relatively easy regional access. The school is part of the Northborough district, which also includes three other elementary schools, a middle school, and Algonquin Regional High School, a shared facility with the neighboring town of Southborough. That high school underwent a notable identity change in early 2022, when its mascot was officially changed from the Tomahawk to the Titans, a shift that carries ongoing cultural significance for the community.
Lincoln Street is a mid-sized elementary school for its grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Asian population and smaller shares of Hispanic, two-or-more-races, and Black students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available in the source data, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these support structures.
On the most recent state assessments, the NextGen MCAS, Lincoln Street posted proficiency rates that place the school in the top quartile among districts in Worcester County when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. This is a strong result. In math, a majority of students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, a majority also scored proficient or above, though the rate was a bit lower than in math. Science results, which are tested only in fifth grade, were higher than both math and ELA. The school's participation rates on these tests were very high, which means the results reflect nearly the entire student body.
Looking at the trend over the past several years, Lincoln Street's math proficiency has been relatively stable, hovering in a consistent range. ELA proficiency has shown more variation, with a noticeable dip in recent years before a modest uptick in the most recent testing year. A parent may want to ask the school about what instructional supports are in place for literacy, given that pattern.
The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report. The school environment data, including chronic absenteeism and discipline, was not available in the source data. The school is not a charter school, and its Title I status was not reported.
Housing in the area is expensive. Home values in the zip code are well above the national benchmark, and the typical rent is also high. The county housing market shows a moderate number of active listings and a median listing price that has held fairly steady. The estimated monthly mortgage payment on a median-priced home is substantial, and rent consumes a large share of typical income. This is a high-cost market, which shapes who can afford to live in the attendance zone.
For a family considering Lincoln Street, the picture is of a solidly performing elementary school in an expensive suburban town with good highway access. The school's academic results are strong relative to other districts in Worcester County, particularly in math and science. The ELA trend has been uneven, and a parent may want to understand how the school supports literacy growth across the grades. The school is one of four elementary options in Northborough, and the district feeds into a regional high school that recently changed its mascot, a shift that has been part of the community conversation. The town itself is car-dependent, with a small civic core and schools spread across residential neighborhoods.
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