Linden Grove Middle School

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.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4241 Arboretum Pkwy
       Kalamazoo, MI  49006-6406


(269) 337-1740

District: Kalamazoo Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
468th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,832 Help


Students who attend Linden Grove Middle School usually attend:

High:    Kalamazoo Central High School

Feeder schools for Linden Grove Middle School:

Elementary:    Arcadia Elementary School
    KingWestwood Elementary School
    Northeastern Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  705

Racial breakdown:

African American:
45.2%
White:
30.1%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Linden Grove Middle School ranks worse than 52.2% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Linden Grove Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Linden Grove Middle School is $15,832, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Linden Grove Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Linden Grove Middle School 468th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Linden Grove Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kalamazoo Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalamazoo Public Schools 421st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Linden Grove Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Linden Grove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 31.18 698th 858 18.6%
2012 31.44 680th 900 24.4%
2013 29.14 686th 919 25.4%
2014 30.95 678th 921 26.4%
2015 38.90 583rd 919 36.6%
2016 36.73 573rd 894 35.9%
2017 35.08 503rd 821 38.7%
2018 49.96 437th 838 47.9%
2019 49.28 370th 792 53.3%
2022 47.74 369th 776 52.4%
2023 36.77 549th 883 37.8%
2024 44.19 468th 897 47.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Linden Grove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.34 69th 156 55.8%
2019 51.97 17th 51 66.7%
2022 45.50 29th 65 55.4%
2023 21.99 134th 163 17.8%
2024 27.90 133rd 176 24.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Linden Grove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.33 46th 154 70.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Linden Grove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.26 258th 377 31.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Linden Grove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.71 522nd 815 36.0%
2019 37.90 430th 672 36.0%
2022 32.24 481st 691 30.4%
2023 21.65 673rd 825 18.4%
2024 25.97 633rd 836 24.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Linden Grove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.71 17th 19 10.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Linden Grove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.60 383rd 794 51.8%
2019 46.93 328th 658 50.2%
2022 44.23 333rd 657 49.3%
2023 31.60 524th 770 31.9%
2024 41.08 432nd 771 44.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Linden Grove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.86 429th 797 46.2%
2019 42.72 348th 639 45.5%
2022 41.21 364th 658 44.7%
2023 32.84 512th 776 34.0%
2024 38.75 472nd 786 39.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Linden Grove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.07 183rd 366 50.0%
2019 32.71 135th 196 31.1%
2022 26.18 141st 182 22.5%
2023 19.00 270th 310 12.9%
2024 24.53 232nd 300 22.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Linden Grove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.99 111th 266 58.3%
2019 51.11 63rd 137 54.0%
2022 54.26 56th 138 59.4%
2023 18.82 208th 246 15.4%
2024 29.49 186th 257 27.6%
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Rank History for White students at Linden Grove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.81 88th 678 87.0%
2019 85.10 76th 624 87.8%
2022 92.43 32nd 638 95.0%
2023 84.56 84th 688 87.8%
2024 84.03 86th 701 87.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 19, 2019

Open Quote Great teachers. Great building. Students not too crazy for middle school. Son is happy, learning, has sports opportunities and feels safe. Oh and he’s having fun! Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, August 10, 2013

Open Quote I am a student at Linden Grove Middle School, going on my final year and I love this school. The staff really makes you feel comfortable from your first day to your final day. They have taught me that there is more in life then material things and that everyone should be treated equally. I am now in advanced classes and Orchestra. The quality is wonderful and it is a great facility to get and education in. The staff will go out of there way to make sure that you are gaining the best education possible, and they are also there if you just need to talk about your personal matters like bullying and family problems. It's a wonderful place and they are wonderful at preparing you for the next level of your education. I highly suggest that you look into enrolling your child or taking a tour which are available any time during the school year. All of the staff is great from the principle to the teachers to the security to the lunch ladies to the janitors! They feel allot like family to me now, it's gonna be hard leaving after the upcoming school year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Linden Grove Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 252 377 18 45 16 n/a n/a 0 708
2011 245 424 17 57 9 0 28 0 780
2012 236 387 12 59 3 0 78 0 775
2013 248 419 13 71 4 0 53 0 808
2014 230 412 14 70 5 0 41 0 772
2015 237 383 9 65 4 0 39 0 737
2016 252 359 9 73 3 0 50 0 746
2017 263 349 14 99 0 0 58 0 783
2018 244 333 14 97 2 0 82 0 772
2019 271 349 11 77 1 0 88 0 797
2020 258 338 10 73 2 0 103 0 784
2021 240 336 13 75 3 0 89 0 756
2022 228 322 13 68 0 0 95 0 726
2023 212 319 17 67 2 1 87 0 705

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Linden Grove Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 708 40.5 17.4 69.1
2011 780 46.1 16.9 72.1
2012 775 41.6 18.6 71.9
2013 808 39.0 20.7 73.9
2014 772 38.0 20.3 74.6
2015 737 35.0 21.0 76.3
2016 746 35.0 21.3 68
2017 783 38.0 20.6 73.8
2018 772 36.0 21.4 72.2
2019 797 37.8 21.0 71.8
2020 784 38.2 20.5 69.3
2021 756 40.6 18.6 65.5
2022 726 39.8 18.2 67.4
2023 705 33.0 21.3 68.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Linden Grove Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 708 40.5 17.4 69.1
2011 780 46.1 16.9 72.1
2012 775 41.6 18.6 71.9
2013 808 39.0 20.7 73.9
2014 772 38.0 20.3 74.6
2015 737 35.0 21.0 76.3
2016 746 35.0 21.3 68
2017 783 38.0 20.6 73.8
2018 772 36.0 21.4 72.2
2019 797 37.8 21.0 71.8
2020 784 38.2 20.5 69.3
2021 756 40.6 18.6 65.5
2022 726 39.8 18.2 67.4
2023 705 33.0 21.3 68.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Linden Grove Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $837 (7.3%) $10,581 (92.7%) $11,418
2020 $978 (8.1%) $11,168 (91.9%) $12,147
2021 $1,058 (8.5%) $11,407 (91.5%) $12,464
2022 $1,310 (9.4%) $12,673 (90.6%) $13,983
2023 $1,815 (11.5%) $14,017 (88.5%) $15,832

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Linden Grove Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 370th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 549th of 883 Middle schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Grove Middle School)38.631.1
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kalamazoo Public Schools)31.531.2
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Linden Grove Middle School)32.123.4
 8.7%
   6th Grade Math (Kalamazoo Public Schools)26.720.6
 6.1%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Grove Middle School)40.431.6
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kalamazoo Public Schools)35.833.1
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Linden Grove Middle School)39.326.2
 13.1%
   7th Grade Math (Kalamazoo Public Schools)29.721.9
 7.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Linden Grove Middle School)3021.2
 8.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Kalamazoo Public Schools)24.321
 3.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Grove Middle School)53.442.8
 10.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kalamazoo Public Schools)46.446.4
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Linden Grove Middle School)4127.4
 13.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kalamazoo Public Schools)32.725.8
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students797705
 11.5%
African American349319
 8.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1117
 54.5%
Hispanic7767
 13%
Pacific Islander01
White271212
 21.8%
Two or More Races8887
 1.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.8%68.7%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Linden Grove Middle School

Students who attend Linden Grove Middle School usually go on to attend Kalamazoo Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 705 students attended Linden Grove Middle School.

Linden Grove Middle School ranks 468th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Linden Grove Middle School are 45% African American, 30% White, 12% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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