Serving 856 students in grades 6-8, Harbor Lights Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 856 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Harbor Lights Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harbor Lights Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Harbor Lights Middle School is ranked #1178 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Harbor Lights Middle School often compared to?
Harbor Lights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macatawa Bay Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Harbor Lights Middle School?
856 students attend Harbor Lights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Harbor Lights Middle School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harbor Lights Middle School?
Harbor Lights Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harbor Lights Middle School offer ?
Harbor Lights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harbor Lights Middle School part of?
This is a great school! They have advanced classes and normal classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. There is also a wide range of electives, as well as many extracurricular activities. Music is not only available but is encouraged, along with theater, art, and many other sports including football, softball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and more.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 856 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
