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#1538 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 48% in state
Linden Grove Middle School
Middle School · Kalamazoo Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A Kalamazoo Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1220 HOWARD ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
- Math 30% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 40% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linden Grove Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Linden Grove Middle 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$67,339
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
54.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49008; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reformed Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Hillside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Kalamazoo Christian Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 279 | 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
- #10 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
Linden Grove Middle School is listed in Kalamazoo Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linden Grove Middle School
Linden Grove Middle School is a public middle school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, serving approximately 703 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,538 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linden Grove Middle School
What grades does Linden Grove Middle School serve?
Linden Grove Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Linden Grove Middle School?
Linden Grove Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 703 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Grove Middle School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linden Grove Middle School rank in MI?
Linden Grove Middle School ranks #1,538 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Linden Grove Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Linden Grove Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Grove Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linden Grove Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Linden Grove Middle School a charter school?
No, Linden Grove Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linden Grove Middle School a Title I school?
No, Linden Grove Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linden Grove Middle School?
61.6% of students at Linden Grove Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 703
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.9%
- Phone
- (269) 337-1740
- Area population (ZIP 49008)
- 16,488
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 49008; 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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