Central Middle School vs Lighthouse Academy South Campus
Central Middle School has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 6.2/10. Central Middle School is significantly larger with 510 students, about 2.8× the size of Lighthouse Academy South Campus (181). In math proficiency, Central Middle School leads at 71.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Central Middle School
Ada, MI
7.9/10
Middle School7th – 8th
510 students
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
Kentwood, MI
6.2/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
181 students
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| Metric | Central Middle School | Lighthouse Academy South Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.5 | 6.3 |
| Growth Score | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.3% | 90.1% |
| Environment Score | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #406 of 3,198 | #1,636 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 87th | 49th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central Middle School | Lighthouse Academy South Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 71.0% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 77.0% | 5.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central Middle School | Lighthouse Academy South Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 510 | 181 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.3% | 90.1% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 20–29% |
| District | Forest Hills Public Schools | Lighthouse Academy |
| City | Ada | Kentwood |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Ada (49301) | Kentwood (49512) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $173,008 | $70,955 |
| Median Home Value | $510,000 | $279,900 |
| Median Rent | $2,074 | $1,229 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 70.1% | 37.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 21 min |