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Keppen School

Elementary School · Lincoln Park School District of the City of

661 MILL ST, Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Enrollment

330

Student-Teacher

18.3:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Michigan schools

#2,134 of 3,192

In Lincoln Park

#5 of 10

public schools

In district

#5 of 10

Lincoln Park School District of the City of

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Keppen School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Lincoln Park · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.8/10

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5.0/10

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About Keppen School

Keppen School is a public elementary school in Lincoln Park, MI, part of Lincoln Park School District of the City of. Keppen School serves approximately 330 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Keppen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,134 of 3,192 schools in MI.

Structured state assessment records for Keppen School show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.7
  • MI avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

37% of students at Keppen School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,564
Chronic Absenteeism37.3%

Keppen School — Students at Keppen School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

92.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 28.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
36.6% (2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency 38.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
43.1% (2022 EdFacts)

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
19%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
23%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
26.8%
ELA
29%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.5/10.

How Keppen School Compares

See how Keppen School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
33th percentile in MI
Academic
6.9/10
Average
Growth
4.5/10
Below Average
Environment
6.6/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
92%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
18 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
37.3%

Location

661 MILL ST, Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Keppen School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hoover School (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School (rated 7.2/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Detroit), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lincoln Park, see our Lincoln Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Mixter School Lincoln Park 0.4 mi 5.8
Raupp School Lincoln Park 0.7 mi 5.0
GrandPort Elementary Academy Ecorse 0.6 mi 2.9
Earl F Carr School Lincoln Park 1.0 mi 6.3
Lincoln Park Middle School Lincoln Park 1.0 mi 5.5
The Lincoln Center Wyandotte 1.3 mi 7.3
Downriver Digital Academy Ecorse 1.1 mi
Hope Academic Academy Ecorse 1.1 mi 6.1
Lafayette School Lincoln Park 1.3 mi 4.4
Ecorse Community High School Ecorse 1.1 mi 5.2
Woodrow Wilson School Wyandotte 1.5 mi 5.5
JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lincoln Park 1.2 mi 7.0
Ralph J Bunche Academy Ecorse 1.4 mi 2.5
Hoover School Lincoln Park 1.3 mi 7.5
Lincoln Park High School Lincoln Park 1.2 mi 5.5
James Foote School Lincoln Park 1.2 mi 4.5
Jefferson Elementary School Wyandotte 1.7 mi 4.5
Brenda Hague Early Learning Village Ecorse 1.4 mi 5.7
Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School Detroit 2.0 mi 7.2
Max Paun School Lincoln Park 1.5 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 48146 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,183

Median Home Value

$117,400

Median Rent

$972/mo

Population

39,511

College Educated

11.3%

Homeownership

69.8%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

22.1%

Median Age

34.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Keppen School

What grades does Keppen School serve?

Keppen School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Keppen School?

Keppen School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Keppen School?

The student-teacher ratio at Keppen School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Keppen School rank in MI?

Keppen School ranks #2,134 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Keppen School's MySchoolScout rating?

Keppen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Keppen School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Keppen School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Keppen School a charter school?

No, Keppen School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Keppen School a Title I school?

No, Keppen School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keppen School?

92.1% of students at Keppen School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
57 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
330
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Free/Reduced Lunch
92.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.3%

District

Lincoln Park School District of the City of
District Enrollment
4,906
Schools in District
11
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,564
District Rank
#5 of 10

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