Bunker Elementary vs Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bunker Elementary
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building
Muskegon · Charter high · Grades 6–12
19 students
| Measure | Bunker Elementary Muskegon, Michigan | Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1473 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #48756 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 451 | 19 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 19 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 12.3).
- •Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 93.1%).
- •Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 16.1).
- •Bunker Elementary is the larger school with 451 students compared with 19.
- •Bunker Elementary is a public school while Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bunker Elementary better than Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building?
On the Success Index (US), Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building ranks higher (29.9 vs 12.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bunker Elementary and Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bunker Elementary: 451. Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building: 19. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bunker Elementary and Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building rank in Michigan?
Bunker Elementary is 1473rd of 1,581 and Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).