Lincoln Developmental Center

Lincoln Developmental Center is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of the Kent ISD. The school serves approximately 85 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 97.5th percentile among MI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 60% proficiency in math, 28 points above the state average and 60% in reading/language arts, 16 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $87,969, where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 85 students, Lincoln Developmental Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.1:1, Lincoln Developmental Center offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Lincoln Developmental Center may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.