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#1885 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lighthouse Education Center
School · Berrien Resa · Saint Joseph, MI
A Berrien Resa school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
379 WEST GLENLORD RD, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 33% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lighthouse Education Center score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lighthouse Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average378/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,763
Median home value
$287,300
Median rent
$1,099/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Alternative Pathways to Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Benton Harbor Charter School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | PK–9 | 4.6 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Blossomland Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 138 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Berrien Resa
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $175,270NCES 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.
Lighthouse Education Center is listed in Berrien RESA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lighthouse Education Center
Lighthouse Education Center is a public school in Saint Joseph, MI, part of Berrien Resa, serving approximately 115 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,885 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Education Center
What grades does Lighthouse Education Center serve?
Lighthouse Education Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Education Center?
Lighthouse Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Education Center is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lighthouse Education Center rank in MI?
Lighthouse Education Center ranks #1,885 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lighthouse Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Lighthouse Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lighthouse Education Center has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lighthouse Education Center a charter school?
No, Lighthouse Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lighthouse Education Center a Title I school?
No, Lighthouse Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lighthouse Education Center?
81.7% of students at Lighthouse Education Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.0%
- Phone
- (269) 429-2351
- Area population (ZIP 49085)
- 23,575
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 49085; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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