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Lincoln-eliot vs. John P Oldham

Should you attend Lincoln-eliot or John P Oldham? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lincoln-eliot
191 Pearl Street
Newton, MA 02458
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
John P Oldham
165 Prospect Street
Norwood, MA 02062
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln-eliot ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 274 students in grades 1-5, John P Oldham ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
1-5
Total Students
328 students
274 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln-eliot over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John P Oldham over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln-eliot.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John P Oldham.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln-eliot over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John P Oldham over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-eliot with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John P Oldham with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norwood School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#607 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#905 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln-eliot, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John P Oldham, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln-eliot who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John P Oldham who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norwood School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln-eliot who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John P Oldham who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norwood School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln-eliot who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John P Oldham who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norwood School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lincoln-eliot by grade.
This chart displays the students of John P Oldham by grade.
Kindergarten Students
47
-
Grade 1 Students
58
46
Grade 2 Students
56
64
Grade 3 Students
59
68
Grade 4 Students
44
48
Grade 5 Students
64
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lincoln-eliot, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John P Oldham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norwood School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lincoln-eliot, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John P Oldham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norwood School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lincoln-eliot, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John P Oldham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norwood School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln-eliot, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John P Oldham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norwood School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln-eliot, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John P Oldham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norwood School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln-eliot, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John P Oldham, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norwood School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lincoln-eliot, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John P Oldham, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norwood School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lincoln-eliot, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John P Oldham, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norwood School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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