Macatawa Bay Middle School vs. Harbor Lights Middle School
Should I attend Macatawa Bay Middle School or Harbor Lights Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Macatawa Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Harbor Lights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 621 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 772 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 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower 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 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
621 students
772 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1627 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1063 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
215
251
Grade 7 Students
200
252
Grade 8 Students
206
269
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
48%
42%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
38%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
