Below Average
#2813 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lincoln International Studies School
Elementary School · Kalamazoo Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A Kalamazoo Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
912 NORTH BURDICK ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Math 5% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 8% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln International Studies School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2017, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln International Studies School 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 77Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalamazoo), 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
$39,309
Median home value
$103,400
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
25.3%
Poverty rate
33%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Woodward ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Northglade Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| EL Sol ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 358 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kalamazoo Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #17 of 25
- District spending per student
- $16,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln International Studies School is listed in Kalamazoo Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln International Studies School
Lincoln International Studies School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,813 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln International Studies School
What grades does Lincoln International Studies School serve?
Lincoln International Studies School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lincoln International Studies School?
Lincoln International Studies School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln International Studies School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln International Studies School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln International Studies School rank in MI?
Lincoln International Studies School ranks #2,813 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lincoln International Studies School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln International Studies School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 International Studies School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln International Studies School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln International Studies School a charter school?
No, Lincoln International Studies School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln International Studies School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln International Studies School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln International Studies School?
83.9% of students at Lincoln International Studies 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.6%
- Phone
- (269) 337-0640
- Area population (ZIP 49007)
- 9,747
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.7
Official sources & links
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 49007; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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