Very Good
#822 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 26% in state
Light of the World Academy
Elementary School · Light of the World Academy · Pinckney, MI
A charter elementary school in Pinckney, MI where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 E Hamburg, Pinckney, MI 48169
- Math 35% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 50% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Light of the World Academy score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Light of the World Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Average513/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pinckney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,886
Median home value
$344,500
Median rent
$1,365/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48169; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Navigator Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 3–5 | 1.9 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Farley Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–2 | 2.0 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Country Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–2 | 2.7 mi | 201 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Light of the World Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Light of the World Academy is listed in Light of the World Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Light of the World Academy
Light of the World Academy is a public elementary school in Pinckney, MI, part of Light of the World Academy, serving approximately 232 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #822 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Light of the World Academy
What grades does Light of the World Academy serve?
Light of the World Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Light of the World Academy?
Light of the World Academy has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Light of the World Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Light of the World Academy is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Light of the World Academy rank in MI?
Light of the World Academy ranks #822 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Light of the World Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Light of the World Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Light of the World Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Light of the World Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Light of the World Academy a charter school?
Yes, Light of the World Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Light of the World Academy a Title I school?
No, Light of the World Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Light of the World Academy?
29.7% of students at Light of the World Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Livingston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (248) 254-3445
- Area population (ZIP 48169)
- 21,080
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 48
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48169; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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