Serving 278 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln?
278 students attend I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln?
I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln offer ?
I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
