Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District

1324 Burton St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509-1466
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,704 students in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,704 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#715 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,364 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
9%
# Black Students
159 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
9%
18%
# White Students
125 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
8%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
118
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
109
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
126
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
155
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
110
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,384 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,193 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,384
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,193
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Lee Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
982 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Lee High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 452-3296
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Lee Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 452-3296
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Godfrey Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1920 Godfrey Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 243-0533
Grades: 3-5
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
961 Joosten St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 452-8703
Grades: PK-2
| 353 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District?
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,704 students.
What is the rank of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District?
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District is ranked #705 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District?
80% of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District?
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,193 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,704 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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