The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Science. The lowest is 69% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Winchester, Massachusetts. It is one of five elementary schools distributed across this affluent residential suburb located north of Boston. The school occupies a building on Mystic Valley Parkway, within a town that Wikipedia describes as having been ranked on Bloomberg’s list of the richest places in America, with home values among the highest in the state.
Academically, Lincoln Elementary performs well relative to other schools in Middlesex County. On the state’s NextGen MCAS assessments, the share of students scoring proficient or above sat well above the midpoint among the county’s districts, placing the school in the top quartile overall. In the most recent testing year, students showed strong results in English language arts and in science, while math proficiency was solid though slightly lower. Looking at trends over the past several years reveals some fluctuation. English language arts proficiency has ranged from the low to high end in different years, with a dip a couple of years ago followed by a recovery. Math proficiency has moved within a similar band, showing resilience after a notable drop during the pandemic period. These patterns are not unusual for a school of this size, and the overall trajectory remains positive.
The student body numbers around three hundred fifty children, spread fairly evenly across the six elementary grades. Demographically, the school is predominantly white, with a noticeable Asian population and small shares of students who identify as Hispanic, two or more races, or Black. Information on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, nor were counts of students with individualized education programs or English learner status. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these dimensions of student support.
The community context is central to understanding the school. Winchester is a wealthy town with a median home value exceeding that of most Massachusetts communities and national benchmarks. Rents are similarly high. The town offers a walkable center around Main Street, two MBTA Commuter Rail stops, and access to the Middlesex Fells Reservation. Civic life centers on Town Hall and the Jenks Community Center. The school itself sits within this residential landscape; the district has not reported any major parent-relevant changes in recent years.
Because Lincoln Elementary only serves early grades, there is no graduation rate or chronic absenteeism metric to report. Data on course access, discipline, and staffing were also absent from the available records. The school does not appear to have a Title I designation, magnet status, or charter status, and no list of specific programs or special offerings was provided.
For a family considering this school, the picture is straightforward. Lincoln Elementary delivers strong academic outcomes within a wealthy, tight-knit suburb with high housing costs. The student population is not especially diverse, and the lack of certain data means some aspects of the school’s support infrastructure cannot be assessed from the public record. Families who value high proficiency, a stable neighborhood setting, and access to Boston via commuter rail will find a lot to like. Those who want to understand how the school serves students with different needs or who come from lower-income backgrounds will need to seek additional information directly from the school or district.
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