Is Light of the World Academy a good school?

Light of the World Academy ranks 585 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Light of the World Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 232 students attended Light of the World Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Light of the World Academy?

Students at Light of the World Academy are 95% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Light of the World Academy

Summary:

Light of the World Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 246 students in grades K-8 in Pinckney, Michigan, a predominantly White community. While the school generally performs well on academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, it faces some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and a declining statewide ranking compared to other Michigan elementary schools.

One key metric that differentiates Light of the World Academy is its chronic absenteeism rate, which was 30.0% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the 19.0% rate at Dexter Early Elementary Complex and the 12.8% rate at Hawkins Elementary School. Additionally, the school's racial demographic composition is much less diverse than nearby public schools, with 94.31% of students identifying as White in the most recent school year, compared to the greater diversity seen in schools like Dexter Early Elementary Complex and Whitmore Lake Elementary School.

While Light of the World Academy has generally performed better than the state average on M-Step assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, its statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 498 out of 1,344 Michigan elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 655 out of 1,470 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other Michigan elementary schools, such as Wylie Elementary School and Hawkins Elementary School, which are located in the Brighton Area Schools and Dexter Community School District, respectively.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

550 E Hamburg St
Pinckney, MI 48169-9105

(248) 254-3445

District: Light of the World Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
585^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,812

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 232

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

African American:

3.0%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Light of the World Academy ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.73. (See more...)

Compare Details Light of the World Academy ranks better than 82.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), African American (3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Light of the World Academy is 16.3. (See more...)

Compare Light of the World Academy employs 14.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Light of the World Academy is $9,812.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Light of the World Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Light of the World Academy 585^th of 1486 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 156^th of 897 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 134^th of 610 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
2018	60.20	613^th	1448	57.7%
2019	50.51	653^rd	1408	53.6%
2021	46.34	569^th	1153	50.7%
2022	58.84	498^th	1344	62.9%
2023	52.32	655^th	1470	55.4%
2024	57.73	585^th	1486	60.6%

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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
2021	44.63	474^th	902	47.5%
2023	44.08	700^th	1321	47.0%
2024	49.19	628^th	1342	53.2%

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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	411^th	1334	69.2%
2024	61.38	475^th	1347	64.7%

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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
2018	40.30	780^th	1253	37.7%
2019	37.63	719^th	1128	36.3%
2021	39.08	616^th	1005	38.7%
2022	51.11	532^nd	1102	51.7%
2023	43.46	675^th	1198	43.7%
2024	47.02	623^rd	1204	48.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
2018	74.32	192^nd	838	77.1%
2023	78.77	141^st	883	84.0%
2024	77.04	156^th	897	82.6%

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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	136^th	770	82.3%
2024	72.30	148^th	771	80.8%

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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
2018	61.90	220^th	678	67.6%
2023	71.83	154^th	688	77.6%
2024	68.84	169^th	701	75.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, August 26, 2021

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

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	Total
2016	129	1	6	0	1	0	0	137
2017	193	2	8	2	1	0	0	206
2018	208	2	1	4	1	1	6	223
2019	214	4	1	5	0	1	7	232
2020	216	2	1	5	0	0	5	229
2021	227	4	1	4	1	0	4	241
2022	225	6	0	0	0	0	0	231
2023	232	7	1	3	0	0	3	246
2024	220	7	0	1	0	0	4	232

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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
2024	232	14.2	16.3	29.7

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.

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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
2024	232	14.2	16.3	29.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Light of the World Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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
2023	$218 (2.2%)	$9,594 (97.8%)	$9,812

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 653^rd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 655^th 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)	43.3	29.2	14.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Light of the World Academy)	43.3	29.2	14.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Light of the World Academy)	46.7	16.7	30%
3rd Grade Math (Light of the World Academy)	46.7	16.7	30%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Light of the World Academy)	63.2	55.6	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Light of the World Academy)	63.2	55.6	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Light of the World Academy)	35	40.7	5.7%
4th Grade Math (Light of the World Academy)	35	40.7	5.7%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	232	246	6%
African American	4	7	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	214	232	8.4%
Two or More Races	7	3	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.5%	19.1%	3.6%

Schools Near Light of the World Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Light of the World Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	550 E Hamburg St	Pinckney	48169	Livingston County	Light of the World Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 254-3445	232	14	16.3	29.7%	220 (94.8%)	7 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	57.7	585^th of 1486 public elementary schools	60.6%		52.3	655^th of 1470 public elementary schools	55.4%	70	35.3	48.4	22.2	47.8	52.0	56.3	51.6	27.8	30.4	32.0	43.8	52.2	70.6	26.1	47.1	$9,812	$218	$9,594
Navigator Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	2150 E M 36	Pinckney	48169	Livingston County	Pinckney Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 225-5300	481	27	17.8	27.7%	438 (91.1%)	6 (1.2%)	17 (3.5%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.7%)	55	635^th of 1486 public elementary schools	57.3%		51.2	674^th of 1470 public elementary schools	54.1%	39		47.7	52.3	43.3			50.0	41.2	32.7			42.0		16.0		$13,382	$1,365	$12,017
Farley Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	8110 Farley Rd	Pinckney	48169	Livingston County	Pinckney Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 225-6400	243	15	15.8	30.0%	224 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	6 (2.5%)								(n/a)																$13,336	$1,478	$11,857
Country Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2939 E M 36	Pinckney	48169	Livingston County	Pinckney Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 225-6600	201	12	17.1	32.3%	177 (88.1%)	4 (2.0%)	10 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)								(n/a)																$14,516	$1,604	$12,912
Three Fires Elementary	Public	K-5	4125 Crooked Lake Rd	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Howell Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 548-6387	704	42	16.7	39.3%	640 (90.9%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.7%)	42.7	805^th of 1486 public elementary schools	45.8%		48	723^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	50.8%	82		44.0	45.1	35.6			30.3	36.6	35.6			35.6		13.9		$14,008	$1,299	$12,709
Hornung Elementary School	Public	K-4	4680 Bauer Rd	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 299-4450	561	29	19.0	15.2%	532 (94.8%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.0%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	94.2	60^th of 1486 public elementary schools	96.0%		93.4	61^st of 1470 public elementary schools	95.9%	1		68.4	84.6				65.8	82.7								$12,941	$1,862	$11,078
Whitmore Lake Elementary School	Public	K-6	1077 Barker Rd	Whitmore Lake	48189	Washtenaw County	Whitmore Lake Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 449-2051	389	33	11.6	45.8%	331 (85.1%)	11 (2.8%)	17 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.7%)	68.4	434^th of 1486 public elementary schools	70.8%		74.4	331^st of 1470 public elementary schools	77.5%	103		32.2	69.0	62.5	56.9		35.6	50.0	39.6	39.2		56.3		35.4		$18,631	$2,237	$16,394
Hawkins Elementary School	Public	K-4	8900 Lee Rd	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 299-3900	551	32	17.4	14.3%	487 (88.4%)	5 (0.9%)	26 (4.7%)	14 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	79.4	259^th of 1486 public elementary schools	82.6%		93.3	62^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	95.8%	197		50.0	68.6				53.1	61.8								$14,221	$1,865	$12,356
Wylie Elementary School	Public	3-4	3060 Kensington St	Dexter	48130	Washtenaw County	Dexter Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 424-4140	449	28	15.8	12.2%	415 (92.4%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.3%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	85.7	177^th of 1486 public elementary schools	88.1%		78.3	270^th of 1470 public elementary schools	81.6%	93		59.7	65.5				58.8	67.6								$16,324	$742	$15,582
Dexter Early Elementary Complex	Public	PK, KG-2	7480 Dan Hoey Rd	Dexter	48130	Washtenaw County	Dexter Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 424-4130	767	56	13.8	12.6%	686 (89.4%)	10 (1.3%)	38 (5.0%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.7%)								(n/a)																$18,054	$2,883	$15,171

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