Excellent
#334 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 10% in state
Lincoln Developmental Center
School · Kent ISD · Grand Rapids, MI
A Kent ISD school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
862 CRAHEN AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Math 75% vs MI 31% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 44% (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Developmental Center score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 45 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lincoln Developmental Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,969
Median home value
$292,500
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| North Pointe Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 879 | Compare → |
| Northpointe Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 907 | Compare → |
| Home Education SiteEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.8 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kent ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $375,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lincoln Developmental Center is listed in Kent ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Developmental Center
Lincoln Developmental Center is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Kent ISD, serving approximately 85 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Developmental Center
What grades does Lincoln Developmental Center serve?
Lincoln Developmental Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lincoln Developmental Center?
Lincoln Developmental Center has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Developmental Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Developmental Center is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Developmental Center rank in MI?
Lincoln Developmental Center ranks #334 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lincoln Developmental Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Developmental Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Lincoln Developmental Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Developmental Center has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Lincoln Developmental Center a charter school?
No, Lincoln Developmental Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Developmental Center a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Developmental Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Developmental Center?
21.2% of students at Lincoln Developmental Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (616) 410-4800
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 49525)
- 30,627
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49525; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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