Light of the World Academy

Public, Charter K-8

 550 E Hamburg St
       Pinckney, MI  48169-9105


(248) 254-3445

District: Light of the World Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
655th of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,706 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  246

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
African American:
2.8%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.1% Help


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Compare Details Light of the World Academy ranks better than 55.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Light of the World Academy ranks better than 84% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.77. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), African American (2.8%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Light of the World Academy is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Light of the World Academy is $9,706.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Light of the World Academy 655th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Light of the World Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Light of the World Academy 141st of 883 Michigan public middle schools. (See Light of the World Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Light of the World Academy 145th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Light of the World Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Light of the World Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.20 613th 1448 57.7%
2019 50.51 653rd 1408 53.6%
2021 46.34 569th 1153 50.7%
2022 58.84 498th 1344 62.9%
2023 52.32 655th 1470 55.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Light of the World Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.63 474th 902 47.5%
2023 44.08 700th 1321 47.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Light of the World Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.58 411th 1334 69.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Light of the World Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.30 780th 1253 37.7%
2019 37.63 719th 1128 36.3%
2021 39.08 616th 1005 38.7%
2022 51.11 532nd 1102 51.7%
2023 43.46 675th 1198 43.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Light of the World Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Light of the World Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.32 192nd 838 77.1%
2023 78.77 141st 883 84.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Light of the World Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.50 136th 770 82.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Light of the World Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.90 220th 678 67.6%
2023 71.83 154th 688 77.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, August 26, 2021

Open Quote Loosing faith in this school.. My kids started this school 4 years ago. Everything was good until I was divorced. Communication with this school is impossible when you are a single father. I have been battling this battle for almost 2 full years now. The school has no problems communicating with my children's mother about upcoming events, issues, or COVID related items. But for me as the father nothing. I've tried calling, emailing, and even going up to the school but nothing. No changes what so ever. I have made sure they had the correct contact information more than once. They have all the correct information. But the correct information is only useful if someone actually uses it. I am at the end of my rope with this one. Unfortunately i can't pull my children from this school because surprise surprise the ex likes the school. So if you are a single father with joint custody of your children and they go here. Be prepared to be in the dark about your child's education. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Open Quote AMAZING SCHOOL Small Class Sizes, Teachers who Care, Safe Atmosphere Close Quote



Enrollment information for Light of the World Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 129 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 137
2017 193 2 8 2 1 0 0 0 206
2018 208 2 1 4 1 1 6 0 223
2019 214 4 1 5 0 1 7 0 232
2020 216 2 1 5 0 0 5 0 229
2021 227 4 1 4 1 0 4 0 241
2022 225 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 231
2023 232 7 1 3 0 0 3 0 246

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Light of the World Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 137 0.0 n/a 12.4
2017 206 9.3 22.1 9.7
2018 223 10.5 21.2 15.7
2019 232 12.5 18.5 15.5
2020 229 16.5 13.8 13.5
2021 241 12.2 19.7 18.3
2022 231 17.3 13.3 16
2023 246 17.1 14.3 19.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Light of the World Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 137 0.0 n/a 12.4
2017 206 9.3 22.1 9.7
2018 223 10.5 21.2 15.7
2019 232 12.5 18.5 15.5
2020 229 16.5 13.8 13.5
2021 241 12.2 19.7 18.3
2022 231 17.3 13.3 16
2023 246 17.1 14.3 19.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Light of the World Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,961 (100.0%) $7,961
2020 $00 (0.0%) $8,268 (100.0%) $8,268
2021 $00 (0.0%) $7,827 (100.0%) $7,827
2022 $00 (0.0%) $9,706 (100.0%) $9,706

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Light of the World Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 653rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 655th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Light of the World Academy)43.329.2
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Light of the World Academy)43.329.2
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Light of the World Academy)46.716.7
 30%
   3rd Grade Math (Light of the World Academy)46.716.7
 30%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Light of the World Academy)63.255.6
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Light of the World Academy)63.255.6
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Light of the World Academy)3540.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Light of the World Academy)3540.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students232246
 6%
African American47
 75%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White214232
 8.4%
Two or More Races73
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.5%19.1%
 3.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 246 students attended Light of the World Academy.

Light of the World Academy ranks 655th of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Light of the World Academy are 94% White, 3% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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