Lincoln Unified
Lincoln Unified has 11 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 35.7/100 — 8.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Brookside at 67/100, where 44.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,078 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 26.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 33.7 | 9 | 17.3% | 23.8% |
| High | 45.1 | 2 | 8.9% | 37.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Lincoln Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Lincoln Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 45.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -14.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 47.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 26.3%, 8.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Brookside leads the district at 67 with 44.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Lincoln Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Lincoln Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Lincoln Unified spends $12,078 per student in current expenditures — $2,737 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (9)
Lincoln Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.7 — 10.1 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -14.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Brookside with a Scope Score of 67 and 44.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookside Lincoln Unified Building Momentum | 67 | 44.5% | 70.1% | -10.6pp | 10.9% | 1.8% |
| 2 | John McCandless Charter Lincoln Unified Building Momentum | 47 | 30.3% | 56.6% | -17.9pp | 19.9% | 3.2% |
| 3 | Lincoln Elementary Lincoln Unified Building Momentum | 34 | 14.9% | 37.6% | -15.1pp | 24.7% | 4.7% |
| 4 | Mable Barron Lincoln Unified Building Momentum | 32 | 17.2% | 36.4% | -27.0pp | 25.6% | 9.8% |
| 5 | Claudia Landeen Lincoln Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 9.4% | 25.7% | -5.7pp | 27.2% | 6.4% |
| 6 | Don Riggio Lincoln Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 8.1% | 24.1% | -14.0pp | 28.9% | 5.7% |
| 7 | Colonial Heights Lincoln Unified On the Rise | 26 | 9.9% | 28.6% | +3.8pp | 23.7% | 4.6% |
| 8 | John R. Williams Lincoln Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 8.7% | 25.3% | -7.5pp | 23.0% | 2.4% |
| 9 | Tully C. Knoles Lincoln Unified Building Momentum | 19 | 12.3% | 31.6% | -40.5pp | 30.0% | 10.4% |
High Schools (2)
Lincoln Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.1 — 2.4 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Lincoln High with a Scope Score of 58 and 17.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln High Lincoln Unified Building Momentum | 58 | 17.1% | 40.7% | 25.4% | 5.1% |
| 2 | Village Oaks High Lincoln Unified Building Momentum | 33 | 0.8% | 4.8% | 50.4% | 11.3% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lincoln Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology