Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Golightly Education Center 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Golightly Education Center 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 Golightly Education Center is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Golightly Education Center is ranked #2574 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Golightly Education Center?
352 students attend Golightly Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Golightly Education Center students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golightly Education Center?
Golightly Education Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Golightly Education Center offer ?
Golightly Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Golightly Education Center part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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