Best Public Schools in Lincoln, ME

Summary:

The city of Lincoln, Maine is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Regional School Unit 67 district. However, the data suggests these schools are performing below average compared to other schools in the state, with low rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger.

The three schools in Lincoln are Mattanawcook Junior High School, Mattanawcook Academy, and Ella P Burr School. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 10.7 to 12 students per teacher, the schools face challenges such as high chronic absenteeism rates, with Mattanawcook Academy reporting a concerning 32% rate. Additionally, a large portion of the student population, between 38.64% and 45.23%, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the area.

The racial makeup of the schools is predominantly white, with low representation of other racial groups. This lack of diversity may impact the educational experiences and opportunities for students. Overall, the data suggests the schools in Lincoln, Maine are facing significant challenges and may require targeted interventions and support to improve their performance and provide a high-quality education for all students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Ella P Burr School	Public	PK, KG-3	23 Ella P Burr Street	Lincoln	04457	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 67	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 794-3014	307	29	10.7	44.3%	296 (96.4%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	36.7	208^th of 290 public elementary schools	28.3%					(n/a)	55.9	49.3		$17,080
Mattanawcook Academy	Public	9-12	33 Reed Drive	Lincoln	04457	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 67	No	No	No	No	(207) 794-6711	308	26	12.0	38.6%	293 (95.1%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	15	115^th of 123 public high schools	6.5%		24.1	89^th of 98 public high schools	9.2%	26	50.0	26.7	27.7	$16,866
Mattanawcook Junior High School	Public	4-8	45 School Street	Lincoln	04457	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 67	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 794-8935	325	30	11.0	45.2%	311 (95.7%)	6 (1.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	52.3	35^th of 96 public middle schools	63.5%		29.2	72^nd of 93 public middle schools	22.6%	37	63.0	53.5	34.6	$17,304

Cities Near Lincoln

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
West Enfield	9.08 mi	1	81^st
Winn	10.05 mi	1	178^th
Lee	10.66 mi	1	165^th
Howland	11.12 mi	2	212^th
Greenbush	17.57 mi	1	261^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.