Serving 83 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lincoln Developmental Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Developmental Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lincoln Developmental Center's student population of 83 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Developmental Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Developmental Center is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1960 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
61%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Developmental Center's ranking?
Lincoln Developmental Center is ranked #1960 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln Developmental Center?
The graduation rate of Lincoln Developmental Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lincoln Developmental Center?
83 students attend Lincoln Developmental Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lincoln Developmental Center students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Developmental Center?
Lincoln Developmental Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln Developmental Center offer ?
Lincoln Developmental Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Developmental Center part of?
Lincoln Developmental Center is part of Kent ISD School District.
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