Serving 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln International Studies School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln International Studies School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lincoln International Studies School's student population of 171 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln International Studies School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
80%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 schools are Lincoln International Studies School often compared to?
Lincoln International Studies Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Environmental Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Lincoln International Studies School?
171 students attend Lincoln International Studies School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lincoln International Studies School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln International Studies School?
Lincoln International Studies School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln International Studies School offer ?
Lincoln International Studies School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln International Studies School part of?
Lincoln International Studies School is part of Kalamazoo Public Schools School District.
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