IS 171 Abraham Lincoln
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #19
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
679th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 13%· Stable
528 RIDGEWOOD AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718)647-0111NCES ID 360012002604Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks IS 171 Abraham Lincoln 679th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 13% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 13th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 278 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.5% | 80.9% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Asian | 9.3% | 7.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 14.3% | 7.6% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $730K in zip 11208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than IS 171 Abraham Lincoln
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ELA 50% ▲7 · Math 51% ▲26Compare - #601MS 935New York City Geographic District #19 · 0.5 mi away601st of 781
ELA 43% = · Math 36% ▲11Compare - #376Vista AcademyNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1 mi away376th of 781
ELA 45% ▲2 · Math 63% ▲38Compare - #567Liberty Avenue Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1 mi away567th of 781
ELA 39% ▼4 · Math 44% ▲19Compare - #704JHS 218 James P SinnottNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1.1 mi away704th of 781
ELA 31% ▼12 · Math 31% ▲6Compare - #459JHS 210 Elizabeth BlackwellNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.2 mi away459th of 781
ELA 48% ▲5 · Math 48% ▲23Compare - #756East New York Middle School of ExcellenceNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1.2 mi away756th of 781
ELA 30% ▼13 · Math 18% ▼7Compare - #643JHS 292 Margaret S DouglasNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1.6 mi away643rd of 781
ELA 41% ▼2 · Math 34% ▲9Compare
What school district is IS 171 Abraham Lincoln in?
IS 171 Abraham Lincoln is part of the New York City Geographic District #19 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is IS 171 Abraham Lincoln a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IS 171 Abraham Lincoln 679th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of IS 171 Abraham Lincoln?
Hispanic 81%, Asian 8%, Black 8%, American Indian 3% (278 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IS 171 Abraham Lincoln cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11208 is $730K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.