Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lighthouse Education Center 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lighthouse Education Center's student population of 128 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Lighthouse Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lighthouse Education Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2087 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
25%
18%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lighthouse Education Center's ranking?
Lighthouse Education Center is ranked #2087 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lighthouse Education Center?
The graduation rate of Lighthouse Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lighthouse Education Center?
128 students attend Lighthouse Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lighthouse Education Center students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lighthouse Education Center?
Lighthouse Education Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Education Center offer ?
Lighthouse Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lighthouse Education Center part of?
Lighthouse Education Center is part of Berrien RESA School District.
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