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Link Community Charter School vs. Lincoln School

Should you attend Link Community Charter School or Lincoln School? 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
Link Community Charter School
23 Pennsyvania Ave
Newark, NJ 07114
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Lincoln School
301 Harrison St
Nutley, NJ 07110
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Lincoln School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Link Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lincoln School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-6
Total Students
358 students
447 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Link Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Link Community Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Link Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Link Community Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Link Community Charter School District and the state of New Jersey, 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 Lincoln School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nutley Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1584 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#848 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Link Community Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
42%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Link Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Link Community Charter School District and New Jersey 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 Lincoln School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nutley Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Link Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Link Community Charter School District and New Jersey 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 Lincoln School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nutley Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Link Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Link Community Charter School District and New Jersey 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 Lincoln School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Nutley Public School District and New Jersey 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 Link Community Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lincoln School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
41
54
Grade 1 Students
39
67
Grade 2 Students
45
74
Grade 3 Students
-
61
Grade 4 Students
-
65
Grade 5 Students
45
50
Grade 6 Students
54
76
Grade 7 Students
52
-
Grade 8 Students
82
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lincoln School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nutley Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Link Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Link Community Charter School District and in New Jersey, 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 Lincoln School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nutley Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
89%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Link Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Link Community Charter School District and in New Jersey, 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 Lincoln School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nutley Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
n/a
42%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nutley Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Link Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Link Community Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nutley Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.20
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Link Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Link Community Charter School District and New Jersey, 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 Lincoln School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nutley Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Link Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Link Community Charter School District and New Jersey, 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 Lincoln School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nutley Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Link Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Link Community Charter School District and New Jersey, 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 Lincoln School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nutley Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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