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#1147 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Lighthouse Elementary School
Elementary School · Anchor Bay School District · New Baltimore, MI
An Anchor Bay School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
51880 WASHINGTON ST, New Baltimore, MI 48047
- Math 52% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lighthouse Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lighthouse Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average443/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Baltimore), 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
$95,381
Median home value
$297,600
Median rent
$1,109/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Great Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Lottie M Schmidt Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 128 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anchor Bay School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lighthouse Elementary School is listed in Anchor Bay School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lighthouse Elementary School
Lighthouse Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Baltimore, MI, part of Anchor Bay School District, serving approximately 442 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Lighthouse Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Elementary School
What grades does Lighthouse Elementary School serve?
Lighthouse Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lighthouse Elementary School rank in MI?
Lighthouse Elementary School ranks #1,147 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lighthouse Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lighthouse Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lighthouse Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lighthouse Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lighthouse Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lighthouse Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lighthouse Elementary School?
28.1% of students at Lighthouse Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (586) 725-6404
- Area population (ZIP 48047)
- 39,825
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 48047; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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