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#1613 of 3,192 schools in MI

Linden Elementary School

Elementary School · Linden Community Schools · Linden, MI

A Linden Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.

400 SOUTH BRIDGE ST, Linden, MI 48451

  • Math 57% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • Reading 47% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+15.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$13,183
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Linden Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Linden Elementary 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average336/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Linden), 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

$95,616

Median home value

$268,600

Median rent

$973/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

93.2%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hyatt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–30.2 mi362Compare →
West Shore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–23.4 mi474Compare →
Torrey Hill Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.33–53.5 mi406Compare →
North Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–53.6 mi369Compare →

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 Community Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$13,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Linden Elementary School is listed in Linden Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Linden Elementary School

Linden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Linden, MI, part of Linden Community Schools, serving approximately 292 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,613 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Linden Elementary School

What grades does Linden Elementary School serve?

Linden Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Linden Elementary School?

Linden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Linden Elementary School rank in MI?

Linden Elementary School ranks #1,613 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Linden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Linden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Linden Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Linden Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Linden Elementary School a charter school?

No, Linden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Linden Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Linden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linden Elementary School?

33.2% of students at Linden Elementary 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
Area population (ZIP 48451)
15,993
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
41.7
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 48451; 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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