Top Rankings
Linden Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,469 students in Linden Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Linden Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,469 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Linden Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
11 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,231 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
207
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
177
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
190
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
212
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
216
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
223
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
2
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,517 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,853 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,517
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,853
$17,559
Best Linden Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hyatt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Stan Eaton Dr
Linden, MI 48451
(810) 591-8180
Linden, MI 48451
(810) 591-8180
Grades: PK-3
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Linden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Bridge St
Linden, MI 48451
(810) 591-9130
Linden, MI 48451
(810) 591-9130
Grades: PK-3
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Linden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7201 Silver Lake Rd
Linden, MI 48451
(810) 591-0410
Linden, MI 48451
(810) 591-0410
Grades: 8-12
| 852 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7199 Silver Lake Rd
Linden, MI 48451
(810) 591-8410
Linden, MI 48451
(810) 591-8410
Grades: 4-5
| 346 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Linden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15425 Lobdell Rd
Linden, MI 48451
(810) 591-0710
Linden, MI 48451
(810) 591-0710
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Linden Community Schools School District?
Linden Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,469 students.
What is the rank of Linden Community Schools School District?
Linden Community Schools School District is ranked #169 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Linden Community Schools School District?
90% of Linden Community Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Linden Community Schools School District?
Linden Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Linden Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,853 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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