Lighthouse Education Center serves 119 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Lighthouse Education Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lighthouse Education Center's student population of 119 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lighthouse Education Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lighthouse Education Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2181 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
18%
18%
White
68%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #2181 out of 2,925 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% 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?
119 students attend Lighthouse Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lighthouse Education Center students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lighthouse Education Center?
Lighthouse Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Education Center offer ?
Lighthouse Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lighthouse Education Center part of?
Lighthouse Education Center is part of Berrien RESA School District.
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