At a glance
Reported students
727
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
Linden Grove Middle School: 727 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 688
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.9:1
What the reported data says about Linden Grove Middle School
Linden Grove Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Kalamazoo. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Kalamazoo Public Schools. NCES reports 727 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (42%) and White (31.9%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Linden Grove Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.15
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.9%
- Hispanic10%
- Black42%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial13.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Milwood Magnet School
Middle · Grades 06–08
731 reported students
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
Middle · Grades 06–08
889 reported students
Hillside Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
476 reported students
KingWestwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
531 reported students
Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
Winchell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
Public schools near Linden Grove Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Middle School Middle · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–08 | 476 | 1.9 mi |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts Middle · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–08 | 889 | 2.4 mi |
| Portage North Middle School Middle · Portage Public Schools | 06–08 | 609 | 4.2 mi |
| Parchment Middle School Middle · Parchment School District | 06–08 | 352 | 4.7 mi |
| Milwood Magnet School Middle · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–08 | 731 | 4.7 mi |
| Portage West Middle School Middle · Portage Public Schools | 06–08 | 717 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Linden Grove Middle School
What grades does Linden Grove Middle School serve?
Linden Grove Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kalamazoo Public Schools.
How many students attend Linden Grove Middle School?
Linden Grove Middle School reported 727 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 688 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Linden Grove Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 727 students and 38.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Linden Grove Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Linden Grove Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kalamazoo Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Linden Grove Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Linden Grove Middle School in?
Linden Grove Middle School is part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, based in Kalamazoo, MI, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Linden Grove Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillside Middle School (1.9 mi), Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (2.4 mi), Portage North Middle School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.