Lincolnking Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lincolnking Academy 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(20-21)
6-9%
36%
(20-21)
25-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Lincolnking Academy?
526 students attend Lincolnking Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lincolnking Academy students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincolnking Academy?
Lincolnking Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincolnking Academy offer ?
Lincolnking Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincolnking Academy part of?
Lincolnking Academy is part of Washington-Parks Academy School District.

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