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Harbor Lights Middle School vs. Macatawa Bay Middle School

Should you attend Harbor Lights Middle School or Macatawa Bay Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Harbor Lights Middle School
1024 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Macatawa Bay Middle School
3700 140th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Harbor Lights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Macatawa Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 856 students in grades 6-8, Harbor Lights Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 661 students in grades 6-8, Macatawa Bay Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
856 students
661 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harbor Lights Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Macatawa Bay Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harbor Lights Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Macatawa Bay Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harbor Lights Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Macatawa Bay Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Lights Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Ottawa Public School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Macatawa Bay Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Ottawa Public School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1178 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#1595 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harbor Lights Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Macatawa Bay Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in MI)
32%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harbor Lights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macatawa Bay Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in MI)
42%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harbor Lights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macatawa Bay Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in MI)
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harbor Lights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macatawa Bay Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harbor Lights Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Macatawa Bay Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
288
204
Grade 7 Students
301
228
Grade 8 Students
267
229

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harbor Lights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Macatawa Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harbor Lights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Macatawa Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
43%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harbor Lights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Macatawa Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harbor Lights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Macatawa Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
41%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harbor Lights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Macatawa Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harbor Lights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Macatawa Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harbor Lights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Macatawa Bay Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harbor Lights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Macatawa Bay Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harbor Lights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Macatawa Bay Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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