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Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68
Middle School · Lincoln-king Adams-young Academy · Detroit, MI
A Lincoln-king Adams-young Academy charter middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
17351 SOUTHFIELD FWY, Detroit, MI 48235
- 37.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 174 schools in Detroit.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), 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
$41,011
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Yes AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Detroit Christian Schools of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–11 | 1.5 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| David Ellis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Old Redford Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 250 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Lincoln-king Adams-young Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 is listed in Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 is a public middle school in Detroit, MI, part of Lincoln-king Adams-young Academy, serving approximately 339 students in grades 6th-8th with a 37.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,119 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 53% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68
What grades does Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 serve?
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68?
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 is 37.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 rank in MI?
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 ranks #3,119 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 a charter school?
Yes, Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 a Title I school?
No, Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68?
97.6% of students at Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 37.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (313) 486-4626
- Area population (ZIP 48235)
- 46,960
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 48235; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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