Fair Plain Middle School vs Lighthouse Education Center
Lighthouse Education Center has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 2.4/10. Fair Plain Middle School is significantly larger with 249 students, about 2.2× the size of Lighthouse Education Center (115). In math proficiency, Lighthouse Education Center leads at 44.5%.
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.
Fair Plain Middle School
Benton Harbor, MI
2.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
249 students
Lighthouse Education Center
Saint Joseph, MI
7.1/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12th
115 students
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| Metric | Fair Plain Middle School | Lighthouse Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2.4 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.3 | 6.4 |
| Growth Score | 1.4 | 6.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.4% | 81.7% |
| Environment Score | 4.0 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #3,182 of 3,198 | #967 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 1th | 70th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Fair Plain Middle School | Lighthouse Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 3.0% | 44.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 8.0% | 54.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Fair Plain Middle School | Lighthouse Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 249 | 115 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 3.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.4% | 81.7% |
| District | Benton Harbor Area Schools | Berrien RESA |
| City | Benton Harbor | Saint Joseph |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Benton Harbor (49022) | Saint Joseph (49085) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,859 | $101,763 |
| Median Home Value | $140,500 | $287,300 |
| Median Rent | $797 | $1,099 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.0% | 48.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.7% | 4.2% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 17 min |