- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kalamazoo, MI
Linden Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Linden Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261995007864
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Grove Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden Grove Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Grove Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995007864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Linden Grove Middle School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 261995007864 · Kalamazoo, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 22:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Linden Grove Middle School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Linden Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loy Norrix Hig
Loy Norrix High School
1,785 students
- Kalamazoo Cent
Kalamazoo Central High School
1,613 students
- Maple Street M
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
889 students
- Milwood Magnet
Milwood Magnet School
731 students
- This school
Linden Grove Middle School
727 students
- Kingwestwood E 531
Kingwestwood Elementary School
531 students
What this shows Linden Grove Middle School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden Grove Middle School compares
Linden Grove Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
White 31.9%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Linden Grove Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kalamazoo Public Schools reports $16,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linden Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingwestwood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden Grove Middle School
How many students attend Linden Grove Middle School?
Linden Grove Middle School has 727 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Grove Middle School is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden Grove Middle School?
61.0% of students at Linden Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Linden Grove Middle School is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Grove Middle School?
Linden Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linden Grove Middle School rank among middle schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Grove Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Kalamazoo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Besides Linden Grove Middle School, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students), and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (889 students). See the Kalamazoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.