Public School Review - Established 2003

Secondary Lighthouse vs. Plymouth Middle School

Should you attend Secondary Lighthouse or Plymouth 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
Secondary Lighthouse
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Plymouth Middle School
10011 36th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Secondary Lighthouse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Plymouth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 31 students in grades 7-12, Secondary Lighthouse ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 789 students in grades 6-8, Plymouth Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-8
Total Students
31 students
789 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Secondary Lighthouse over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plymouth Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
68% | 32%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Secondary Lighthouse.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plymouth Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Secondary Lighthouse over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plymouth Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Secondary Lighthouse with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spring Lake Park School District and the state of Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#15 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 1%)
#1309 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Secondary Lighthouse, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plymouth Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 5% in MN)
24%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Secondary Lighthouse who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spring Lake Park School District and Minnesota 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 Plymouth Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 5% in MN)
48%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Secondary Lighthouse who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spring Lake Park School District and Minnesota 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 Plymouth Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 30% in MN)
25%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Secondary Lighthouse who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spring Lake Park School District and Minnesota 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 Plymouth Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 1% in MN)(19-20 School Year Data)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Secondary Lighthouse by grade.
This chart displays the students of Plymouth Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
259
Grade 7 Students
11
256
Grade 8 Students
10
274
Grade 9 Students
1
-
Grade 10 Students
1
-
Grade 11 Students
4
-
Grade 12 Students
4
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Plymouth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Secondary Lighthouse, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spring Lake Park School District and in Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Secondary Lighthouse, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spring Lake Park School District and in Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Secondary Lighthouse, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spring Lake Park School District and in Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Secondary Lighthouse, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spring Lake Park School District and in Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, 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
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Secondary Lighthouse, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spring Lake Park School District and in Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Secondary Lighthouse, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spring Lake Park School District and Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Secondary Lighthouse, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spring Lake Park School District and Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Secondary Lighthouse, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spring Lake Park School District and Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE