Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 276 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Donley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donley Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Donley Elementary School?
276 students attend Donley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Donley Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donley Elementary School?
Donley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Donley Elementary School offer ?
Donley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Donley Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 276 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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