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Elementary Schools in Lincoln, California: Lincoln schools average 4.5 points above the state — but the range is 26.6 points wide.

Near Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 48.3/100

Lincoln, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.3/100 — 4.5 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Twelve Bridges Elementary at 63/100, where 36.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Lincoln schools average 25.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
48.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.6
36.1 – 62.7
Avg Exceeded %
25.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary7Developing
48.3/100
25.5%+4.5
High4Developing
42.6/100
14.8%-4.9
Middle2Solid
52.3/100
24.0%+11.8

How Lincoln schools compare

Lincoln has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.3/100 — 4.5 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Twelve Bridges Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 36.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Lincoln averages 12.8% — below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Lincoln

4 Culture First1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Lincoln

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Twelve Bridges Middle
Western Placer Unified Strong All-Around
33.3%Solid
65/100
2Twelve Bridges Elementary
Western Placer Unified Strong All-Around
36.6%Solid
63/100
3Twelve Bridges High
Western Placer Unified Strong All-Around
21.8%Solid
61/100
4Lincoln High
Western Placer Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Solid
56/100
5Scott M. Leaman
Western Placer Unified Culture First
32.9%Solid
56/100
6Foskett Ranch Elementary
Western Placer Unified Culture First
22.4%Developing
50/100
7Lincoln Crossing Elementary
Western Placer Unified Culture First
22.3%Developing
46/100
8First Street Elementary
Western Placer Unified Building Momentum
25.6%Developing
45/100
9Carlin C. Coppin Elementary
Western Placer Unified Building Momentum
19.9%Developing
43/100
10Glen Edwards Middle
Western Placer Unified Building Momentum
14.8%Developing
40/100
11Creekside Oaks Elementary
Western Placer Unified Culture First
19.0%Developing
36/100
12Phoenix High (Continuation)
Western Placer Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
13/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Lincoln good?
Lincoln's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.3/100, which is 4.5 points above the state average. 25.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Lincoln?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lincoln is Twelve Bridges Elementary with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 36.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Lincoln schools compare to the state average?
Lincoln elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.3/100 — 4.5 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 25.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.8% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Lincoln?
Lincoln has 7 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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