The top reported proficiency rate is 9% in Science. The lowest is 4% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln
Lincoln Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Springfield public school system. It is a regular public school located on Plainfield Street in Springfield’s residential neighborhoods. Springfield is the largest city in western Massachusetts, known as the urban and economic center of the Pioneer Valley, with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Major employers headquartered or operating in the city include MassMutual Financial Group, Smith & Wesson, Baystate Health, and the MGM Springfield casino. The city has seen significant revitalization projects in recent years, including major investments downtown and at Union Station, following a period of economic decline in the late 20th century.
Lincoln serves a sizable early elementary population. The school is a neighborhood school, and its student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a much smaller share of Black students and a small White student population. Asian students and students of two or more races are represented in small numbers. Data on students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and students with individualized education programs were not available in the record reviewed. Similarly, information on English learner status was not provided. A parent may wish to follow up with the school directly on these support programs.
State testing results for the most recent year show a very low share of students scoring at the proficient level or above in both English language arts and mathematics. Proficiency in science was also low, though that test is administered only at one grade level in this school. The data provided include single-year results and do not allow for a direct year-over-year comparison because testing changes were flagged. However, the available multi-year trend data, which must be interpreted with caution due to those changes, suggests that proficiency rates in both math and ELA have been in this low range for several years. Compared with other schools across Hampden County, Lincoln’s overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. A family considering this school may want to learn more about the specific instructional supports and interventions the school uses.
Lincoln does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. No information was provided about course offerings, discipline rates, staffing ratios, or attendance patterns. The district brief for Springfield was searched for recent parent-relevant changes, such as boundary adjustments or program shifts, but found little of lasting impact, so that section was left out rather than guessed.
The housing market in the area Lincoln serves shows a median home value that is substantially below the state benchmark, making it more accessible than much of Massachusetts. Rents relative to income are moderate. The county’s housing market has been active, with a low median days on market and strong demand.
This is a school that serves a community with deep roots in Springfield’s neighborhoods. For a family, the most critical question will be about academic supports. The proficiency numbers are very low by state and county standards, and a parent would want to understand how the school addresses the academic needs of its students before making a placement decision.
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