Below Average
#2707 of 3,192 schools in MI
Linden Charter Academy
Elementary School · Linden Charter Academy · Flint, MI
A charter elementary school in Flint, MI where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3244 NORTH LINDEN RD, Flint, MI 48504
- Math 18% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 25:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linden Charter Academy score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Linden Charter Academy 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), 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
$36,740
Median home value
$48,500
Median rent
$895/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
32%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48504; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee County Juvenile Justice CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 2–6 | 1.0 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Marion D Crouse Instr CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Michael Hamady Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–1 | 1.5 mi | 157 | 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.
Linden Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,953NCES 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.
Linden Charter Academy is listed in Linden Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linden Charter Academy
Linden Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Flint, MI, part of Linden Charter Academy, serving approximately 801 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,707 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linden Charter Academy
What grades does Linden Charter Academy serve?
Linden Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Linden Charter Academy?
Linden Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Charter Academy is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linden Charter Academy rank in MI?
Linden Charter Academy ranks #2,707 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Linden Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Linden Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Linden Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linden Charter Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Linden Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Linden Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Linden Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Linden Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linden Charter Academy?
97.3% of students at Linden Charter Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.3%
- Phone
- (810) 720-0515
- Area population (ZIP 48504)
- 23,873
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 48504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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