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Schools in Lincoln Township · Lakeshore School District

Lincoln Township’s public schools outscore 92% of Michigan districts

In Lincoln Township, 57% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lincoln Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#59of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
61%
▲ 16 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
57%
▲ 23 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 14 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.7K
▼ 11% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.3
MI 16.5
Schools in town
7
2,258 students on the public path
In brief

Lincoln Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 61% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,746 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Lakeshore Middle School, then Lakeshore High School. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Pauls Lutheran School (private) and Christ Lutheran School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Lincoln Township’s grade

A Test scoresA Graduation

A: better than 92% of Michigan school districts, #59 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 92%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (696)Better than 93%
Towns in Berrien County (22)Better than 86%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,383 test results and a graduating class of 203 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Lincoln Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,383 in math, 1,383 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lincoln Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A
6–8Lakeshore Middle SchoolLakeshore School DistrictA
9–12Lakeshore High SchoolLakeshore School DistrictA

Lincoln Township’s public schools are run by Lakeshore School District, which also serves Baroda, Baroda, Royalton and Stevensville. Parts of Lincoln Township (4% of its land) are served by St. Joseph instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Lakeshore School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,635 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 16.3 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$14,746MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading61%
State average 45.4% · 1383 students tested
Math57%
State average 33.6% · 1383 students tested

Lincoln Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Lincoln Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Lincoln TownshipALakeshore
LakeABridgman
St. JosephB+St. Joseph PK–12 · Benton Harbor Area Schools PK–12
RoyaltonA−St. Joseph PK–12 · Lakeshore PK–12 · Berrien Springs PK–12
Shoreham—St. Joseph

Every school in Lincoln Township

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Lincoln Townshipby address
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Stevensville
A
412 students16:1Rate it →
Stewart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Stevensville
A−
391 students15:1Rate it →
Lakeshore Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Stevensville
A
612 students17:1Rate it →
Lakeshore High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Stevensville
A
843 students17:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Lincoln Townshiprun by other districts or the state
Upton Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Saint Joseph
A
690 students19:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Stevensville
Private · Religious
99 students15:1Rate it →
Christ Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Stevensville
Private · Religious
84 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Lincoln Township’s schools

Are Lincoln Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Lincoln Township children attend outscore 92% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #59 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Lincoln Township in?

Lakeshore School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,635 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Lincoln Township are served by St. Joseph.

Where do Lincoln Township kids go to high school?

Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, with 843 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Lincoln Township’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Lakeshore School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Lincoln Township spend per student?

$14,746 in Lakeshore School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Lincoln Township?

Yes: St. Pauls Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 99 students) and Christ Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 84 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.