Is Universal Learning Academy a good school?

Universal Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 14.9% of Michigan alternative schools.

How many students attend Universal Learning Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 730 students attended Universal Learning Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Universal Learning Academy?

Students at Universal Learning Academy are 88% White, 9% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Universal Learning Academy

Summary:

Universal Learning Academy is a public charter school in Westland, Michigan that serves 730 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 92.3% to 100% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, higher chronic absenteeism, and a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.

Universal Learning Academy's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 5.17% to 20%, compared to the state averages of 37.5% to 44%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 12.9% to 28.1%, compared to the state averages of 31% to 43.4%. When compared to the nearby Star International Academy, a charter school located about 2.5 miles away, Universal Learning Academy's performance is generally lower across key metrics such as graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and test scores.

The school's spending per student has increased over the past four years, from $8,183 in 2019-2020 to $12,362 in 2022-2023. However, this spending level is still lower than some of the nearby alternative schools, such as Keeler School and Burger Development Center. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has decreased from 19.3 in 2020-2021 to 16.2 in 2022-2023, which is still higher than the state average.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

28015 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185-5525

(734) 402-5900

District: Universal Learning Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1264^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,362

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 730

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

African American:

8.8%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Universal Learning Academy ranks worse than 85.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.88. (See more...)

Compare Details Universal Learning Academy ranks worse than 86.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.82. (See more...)

Compare Details Universal Learning Academy ranks worse than 97.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Universal Learning Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), African American (8.8%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Universal Learning Academy is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Universal Learning Academy employs 44.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Universal Learning Academy is $12,362.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Universal Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Universal Learning Academy 1264^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Universal Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Universal Learning Academy 778^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Universal Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Universal Learning Academy 723^rd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Universal Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Universal Learning Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2010	31.63	1294^th	1552	16.6%
2011	30.50	1286^th	1552	17.1%
2012	23.86	1296^th	1566	17.2%
2013	27.53	1227^th	1563	21.5%
2014	27.52	1203^rd	1533	21.5%
2015	46.36	900^th	1580	43.0%
2016	41.34	933^rd	1548	39.7%
2017	31.31	1004^th	1466	31.5%
2018	29.92	1079^th	1448	25.5%
2019	17.25	1172^nd	1408	16.8%
2021	5.13	1135^th	1153	1.6%
2022	8.56	1238^th	1344	7.9%
2023	7.58	1376^th	1470	6.4%
2024	13.88	1264^th	1486	14.9%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.63	235^th	270	13.0%
2019	20.76	100^th	117	14.5%
2023	8.30	179^th	180	0.6%
2024	20.43	151^st	184	17.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	37.93	925^th	1397	33.8%
2019	23.29	931^st	1134	17.9%
2021	7.89	736^th	749	1.7%
2022	12.88	1000^th	1099	9.0%
2023	9.61	1278^th	1350	5.3%
2024	18.59	1173^rd	1381	15.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	30.86	1035^th	1443	28.3%
2019	15.84	1025^th	1171	12.5%
2021	5.45	891^st	902	1.2%
2022	7.23	1070^th	1106	3.3%
2023	9.44	1225^th	1321	7.3%
2024	12.27	1206^th	1342	10.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	29.94	1053^rd	1446	27.2%
2019	13.92	1072^nd	1196	10.4%
2024	16.16	1153^rd	1347	14.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	20.29	1076^th	1253	14.1%
2019	5.96	1111^th	1128	1.5%
2021	2.77	1000^th	1005	0.5%
2022	3.84	1094^th	1102	0.7%
2023	2.92	1192^nd	1198	0.5%
2024	6.53	1169^th	1204	2.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2011	49.75	559^th	858	34.8%
2012	30.88	686^th	900	23.8%
2013	38.52	605^th	919	34.2%
2014	30.08	687^th	921	25.4%
2015	45.67	512^th	919	44.3%
2016	20.67	706^th	894	21.0%
2017	20.28	657^th	821	20.0%
2018	31.21	611^th	838	27.1%
2019	14.38	694^th	792	12.4%
2021	5.59	667^th	675	1.2%
2022	13.73	685^th	776	11.7%
2023	12.66	776^th	883	12.1%
2024	13.82	778^th	897	13.3%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.89	118^th	154	23.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	41.93	511^th	815	37.3%
2019	20.46	578^th	672	14.0%
2021	7.86	514^th	523	1.7%
2022	22.66	562^nd	691	18.7%
2023	18.44	700^th	825	15.2%
2024	19.43	693^rd	836	17.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	30.78	567^th	794	28.6%
2019	16.74	568^th	658	13.7%
2021	3.43	520^th	521	0.2%
2022	14.94	579^th	657	11.9%
2023	14.52	679^th	770	11.8%
2024	23.56	599^th	771	22.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	29.85	573^rd	797	28.1%
2019	13.76	575^th	639	10.0%
2023	10.80	711^th	776	8.4%
2024	8.81	750^th	786	4.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	17.72	590^th	678	13.0%
2019	5.86	612^th	624	1.9%
2021	1.95	577^th	577	0.0%
2022	6.22	628^th	638	1.6%
2023	5.25	678^th	688	1.5%
2024	6.87	686^th	701	2.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2016	47.18	438^th	852	48.6%
2017	38.31	467^th	835	44.1%
2018	43.17	468^th	824	43.2%
2023	24.91	549^th	735	25.3%
2024	4.56	723^rd	743	2.7%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	78.15	10^th	102	90.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	39.41	442^nd	755	41.5%
2023	36.10	399^th	614	35.0%
2024	5.83	632^nd	654	3.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.01	362^nd	710	49.0%
2023	12.98	537^th	611	12.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.27	370^th	611	39.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Universal Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	31.50	496^th	708	29.9%
2023	16.53	563^rd	647	13.0%
2024	1.16	636^th	638	0.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

There has been alot of turnover at this school this year...from the principal to almost all entirely new middle school/high school teachers. Something must be going on for this school to lose that many staff members. I am taking my child out of the school after this year. Many of the teachers that are there try hard, but many of the other students enrolled are troublemakers and constantly disrupt the classes. My child has a hard time even learning in this school because of the disruptions and nothing seems to be done about it...they just continue on as normal. We are not happy here at all!! Close Quote

by a teacher
Saturday, July 19, 2014

I love working with these students.

However, the teachers are now in fear of loosing their jobs because of test scores. A teacher, who worked there longer than 90% of the teachers in the building, had a great rapport with the students, and managed them well in the class just got fired because of her test scores.

Any teacher, student, or administrator would explain how respected she was in the building. She fulfilled extra responsibilities just to help the administration. Unfortunately, none of them were asked before they did not renew her contract.

There are other teachers in the building that do not teach the students and instead just scream at them. Some teachers have had physical altercations with students and they are still in the building.

I am afraid of what this decision will do to the school system as a whole. Teachers may begin loosing focus on the students and instead only worry about the scantron test scores. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Universal Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	134	13	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	148
2009	370	32	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	407
2010	332	17	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	354
2011	344	23	0	3	1	0	4	375
2012	476	33	1	2	1	0	6	519
2013	550	58	1	7	0	0	8	624
2014	543	60	3	10	1	0	6	623
2015	599	67	9	13	1	0	13	702
2016	568	60	12	14	1	0	17	672
2017	583	62	13	13	1	0	14	686
2018	470	54	7	8	1	0	17	557
2019	523	61	10	7	0	0	14	615
2020	606	64	9	7	0	0	15	701
2021	662	68	14	5	0	0	15	764
2022	640	56	8	5	0	0	12	721
2023	646	64	3	4	0	0	13	730

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Universal Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	148	7.2	20.6	89.2
2009	407	23.5	17.3	84
2010	354	22.4	15.7	92.9
2011	375	23.0	16.2	93.9
2012	519	30.2	17.1	89.6
2013	624	37.8	16.4	83.3
2014	623	41.1	15.1	86.5
2015	702	41.0	17.1	84.6
2016	672	46.0	14.6	77.7
2017	686	43.4	15.8	78.1
2018	557	39.6	14.0	77.7
2019	615	39.2	15.6	82.6
2020	701	39.0	17.9	91.6
2021	764	39.4	19.3	92.1
2022	721	37.9	19.0	95.4
2023	730	44.8	16.2	94.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Universal Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	148	7.2	20.6	89.2
2009	407	23.5	17.3	84
2010	354	22.4	15.7	92.9
2011	375	23.0	16.2	93.9
2012	519	30.2	17.1	89.6
2013	624	37.8	16.4	83.3
2014	623	41.1	15.1	86.5
2015	702	41.0	17.1	84.6
2016	672	46.0	14.6	77.7
2017	686	43.4	15.8	78.1
2018	557	39.6	14.0	77.7
2019	615	39.2	15.6	82.6
2020	701	39.0	17.9	91.6
2021	764	39.4	19.3	92.1
2022	721	37.9	19.0	95.4
2023	730	44.8	16.2	94.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Universal Learning Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,118 (13.0%)	$7,513 (87.0%)	$8,631
2020	$1,206 (14.7%)	$6,976 (85.2%)	$8,183
2021	$2,886 (35.0%)	$5,362 (65.0%)	$8,248
2022	$4,196 (41.9%)	$5,825 (58.1%)	$10,020
2023	$3,352 (27.1%)	$9,010 (72.9%)	$12,362

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Universal Learning Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1172^nd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1376^th of 1470 Elementary schools	10.4%
Ranks 694^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 776^th of 883 Middle schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Universal Learning Academy)	31.3	12.1	19.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Universal Learning Academy)	31.3	12.1	19.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Universal Learning Academy)	31.3	10.3	21%
3rd Grade Math (Universal Learning Academy)	31.3	10.3	21%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Learning Academy)	26	13.6	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Learning Academy)	26	13.6	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Universal Learning Academy)	26	8.5	17.5%
4th Grade Math (Universal Learning Academy)	26	8.5	17.5%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Learning Academy)	27.6	17.7	9.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Learning Academy)	27.6	17.7	9.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Universal Learning Academy)	19	9.7	9.3%
5th Grade Math (Universal Learning Academy)	19	9.7	9.3%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Learning Academy)	24.5	7.1	17.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Learning Academy)	24.5	7.1	17.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Learning Academy)	27.9	12.7	15.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Learning Academy)	27.9	12.7	15.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Universal Learning Academy)	8.2	9.1	0.9%
7th Grade Math (Universal Learning Academy)	8.2	9.1	0.9%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Learning Academy)	40	37.1	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Learning Academy)	40	37.1	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Universal Learning Academy)	12.7	14.3	1.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Universal Learning Academy)	12.7	14.3	1.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Universal Learning Academy)	41.2	30.8	10.4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Universal Learning Academy)	41.2	30.8	10.4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	615	730	18.7%
African American	61	64	4.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	3	70%
Hispanic	7	4	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	523	646	23.5%
Two or More Races	14	13	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.6%	94.9%	12.3%

Schools Near Universal Learning Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Universal Learning Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	28015 Joy Rd	Westland	48185	Wayne County	Universal Learning Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 402-5900	730	45	16.2	94.9%	646 (88.5%)	64 (8.8%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)								(n/a)	38.6	12.3	13.3		12.3	19.3	20.0	19.4	5.2	28.1	17.5	16.7	12.9	15.8	13.3	14.0		6.7	10.5	8.9	$12,362	$3,352	$9,010
Star International Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	24425 Hass St	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Star International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 724-8990	1,698	86	19.8	92.2%	1,561 (91.9%)	63 (3.7%)	19 (1.1%)	33 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (1.3%)								(n/a)	61.7	19.5	47.5	15.8	25.0	31.3	41.9	23.0	37.2	30.4	34.3	34.2	18.5	19.0	40.2	34.6	26.7	15.4	17.3	36.6	$12,062	$2,900	$9,162
Tipton Academy 48	Public, Charter, Alternative	4-12	29205 Florence St	Garden City	48135	Wayne County	Tipton Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(586) 731-5300	210	12	17.1	72.9%	82 (39.0%)	99 (47.1%)	9 (4.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.1%)								(n/a)	53.2	12.8				30.2	13.7	33.3	25.0		14.3	7.8	12.1		21.6	25.5			8.5		$4,725	$00	$4,725
Howe Trainable Center and Montessori	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	22586 Ann Arbor Trl	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-7000	269	23	11.7	66.5%	243 (90.3%)	13 (4.8%)	5 (1.9%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)					31.3		47.6			43.8		42.9			38.1			23.8			$30,175	$3,323	$26,851
Vista Meadows Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	20651 West Warren St	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Vista Meadows Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 240-4347	103	5	20.1	100.0%	5 (4.9%)	97 (94.2%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$11,574	$3,074	$8,500
Burger Development Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	28865 Carlysle St	Inkster	48141	Wayne County	Garden City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 729-1830	105	43	2.4	40.0%	61 (58.1%)	30 (28.6%)	4 (3.8%)	8 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)																					$67,535	$3,420	$64,115
David Ellis Academy West	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	19800 Beech Daly Rd	Redford	48240	Wayne County	David Ellis Academy West	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 450-0300	663	35	19.2	89.9%	0 (0.0%)	657 (99.1%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)	34.7	4.2			22.8	19.2	18.8	19.8	26.5	20.3	10.3		5.2	8.8	5.0						$14,884	$4,353	$10,531
Keeler School	Public, Alternative	K-12	17715 Brady	Redford	48240	Wayne County	Redford Union Schools District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(313) 242-3900	98	16	6.0	60.2%	57 (58.2%)	34 (34.7%)	7 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	30.0																				$49,606	$3,472	$46,133
DPSCD Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9026 Woodward Ave	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	Yes	No	(313) 873-6897	348	34	10.3	77.9%	7 (2.0%)	315 (90.5%)	23 (6.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	38.5		25.0					31.8		25.0											$25,854	$18,609	$7,245
Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	18700 Audette St	Dearborn	48124	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	Yes	No	(313) 827-3023	405	20	20.5	78.5%	377 (93.1%)	16 (4.0%)	6 (1.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	50.9	17.5	35.6			18.2	30.4	28.6	15.7		13.6		21.4	15.7		19.0	11.1		11.1	6.7	$14,929	$9,203	$5,726

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