Golightly Education Center vs University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golightly Education Center
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
412 students
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
| Measure | Golightly Education Center Detroit, Michigan | University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1294 of 1,581 | #1272 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #43642 of 50,301 | #42911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 412 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 21.9).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 81.3%).
- •Golightly Education Center does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.3).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary is the larger school with 467 students compared with 412.
- •Golightly Education Center is a public school while University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary 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 Golightly Education Center better than University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary ranks higher (23.1 vs 21.9 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 Golightly Education Center and University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golightly Education Center: 412. University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golightly Education Center and University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary rank in Michigan?
Golightly Education Center is 1294th of 1,581 and University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary is 1272nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).