Summary:
Linden Grove Middle School is a public middle school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving 705 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district, which is ranked 421 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Linden Grove Middle School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 45.25% African American, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27.3% of 6th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 37.5% statewide. Linden Grove also experiences high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.0% in 2019-2020 to 55.2% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, 68.65% of Linden Grove's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.
Interestingly, Linden Grove's academic performance varies significantly by racial subgroup, with White students performing relatively well, ranking in the top 20% of Michigan middle schools, while African American and Hispanic students perform much worse, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of schools. Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Milwood Magnet School, Hillside Middle School, and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts, Linden Grove's academic performance is generally lower, with higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $15,832 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average, Linden Grove's academic outcomes do not reflect this level of investment.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Kalamazoo Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
468th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,832
Students who attend Linden Grove Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Linden Grove Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 21.3
Number of students: 705
Racial breakdown:
African American:
45.2%
White:
30.1%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Hispanic:
9.5%
Asian:
2.4%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.7%
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