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Winthrop vs. Lincoln

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School Overview

School
Winthrop
162 First Street
Melrose, MA 02176
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Lincoln
80 West Wyoming Avenue
Melrose, MA 02176
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Winthrop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Lincoln ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Winthrop ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
401 students
412 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Winthrop over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winthrop.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Winthrop over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Winthrop with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Melrose 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 Lincoln with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Melrose 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

#102 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
#345 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Winthrop, 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, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 5% in MA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winthrop who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Melrose 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 Lincoln who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winthrop who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Melrose 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 Lincoln who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winthrop who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Melrose 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 Lincoln who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Melrose 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 Winthrop by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lincoln by grade.
Kindergarten Students
73
57
Grade 1 Students
62
69
Grade 2 Students
70
77
Grade 3 Students
64
85
Grade 4 Students
69
59
Grade 5 Students
63
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Winthrop, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Melrose 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 Lincoln, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Winthrop, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Melrose 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 Lincoln, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Winthrop, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Melrose 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 Lincoln, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
83%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Winthrop, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Melrose 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 Lincoln, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Melrose 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
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Winthrop, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Melrose 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 Lincoln, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.31
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Winthrop, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Melrose 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 Lincoln, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Melrose 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
10%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Winthrop, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Melrose 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 Lincoln, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Melrose 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
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Winthrop, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Melrose 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 Lincoln, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Melrose 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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