University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

Summary:

University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 469 students from kindergarten to 5th grade, with a predominantly African American student population.

Despite spending more per student ($11,600 in 2022-2023) than the state average, University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.8% in 2020-2021 to 51.6% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools like The James and Grace Lee Boggs School (40.0%) and Chrysler Elementary School (23.3%). The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 3rd-grade English Language Arts and math proficiency rates of just 20.5% and 17.9%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 39.6% and 43.4%.

While the school's African American students perform better than the overall student population, they still lag behind the state average for this subgroup. Additionally, the school's low-income students (73.13% of the population) also perform significantly below the state average for this subgroup. Interestingly, nearby schools with similar demographics, such as The James and Grace Lee Boggs School and Chrysler Elementary School, are able to achieve better outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond student demographics are contributing to University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary's underperformance.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2251 Antietam Ave
Detroit, MI 48207-3879

(313) 782-4400

District: University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1180^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,600

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 469

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.5%

Two or more races:

1.3%

White:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary ranks worse than 79.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.95. (See more...)

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: African American (98.5%), two or more races (1.3%), White (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary is 19.5. (See more...)

Compare University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary is $11,600.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary 1180^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD):

SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) 537^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

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Rank History for all students at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	22.81	1255^th	1580	20.6%
2016	23.08	1206^th	1548	22.1%
2017	26.34	1073^rd	1466	26.8%
2018	34.42	1022^nd	1448	29.4%
2019	30.88	971^st	1408	31.0%
2021	10.80	1075^th	1153	6.8%
2022	14.37	1163^rd	1344	13.5%
2023	25.30	1068^th	1470	27.3%
2024	18.95	1180^th	1486	20.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	36.88	946^th	1397	32.3%
2019	49.28	566^th	1134	50.1%
2021	19.51	668^th	749	10.8%
2022	28.97	812^th	1099	26.1%
2023	32.75	910^th	1350	32.6%
2024	24.73	1085^th	1381	21.4%

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Rank History for Female students at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	30.94	1034^th	1443	28.3%
2019	28.62	865^th	1171	26.1%
2022	8.91	1050^th	1106	5.1%
2023	16.77	1119^th	1321	15.3%
2024	12.25	1207^th	1342	10.1%

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Rank History for Male students at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	38.23	938^th	1446	35.1%
2019	35.21	785^th	1196	34.4%
2021	7.77	901^st	915	1.5%
2022	16.15	986^th	1139	13.4%
2023	24.68	989^th	1334	25.9%
2024	21.94	1054^th	1347	21.8%

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Rank History for African American students at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	73.92	79^th	475	83.4%
2019	65.57	56^th	212	73.6%
2021	33.39	35^th	51	31.4%
2022	43.68	75^th	158	52.5%
2023	54.93	106^th	321	67.0%
2024	46.43	152^nd	348	56.3%

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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

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Enrollment information for University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	0	399	0	0	0	0	20	419
2015	7	459	0	1	0	0	27	494
2016	6	494	0	1	0	0	21	522
2017	10	483	0	1	0	0	19	513
2018	11	480	0	1	0	0	19	511
2019	11	493	0	2	0	1	11	518
2020	5	497	0	2	1	1	14	520
2021	5	497	1	1	0	0	10	514
2022	3	478	0	0	0	0	9	490
2023	1	462	0	0	0	0	6	469

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 University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	419	21.0	19.9	71.4
2015	494	25.0	19.7	71.3
2016	522	24.0	21.7	70.1
2017	513	22.0	23.3	66.9
2018	511	23.0	22.2	64.6
2019	518	23.0	22.5	69.1
2020	520	25.0	20.8	76.7
2021	514	25.0	20.5	59.3
2022	490	21.0	23.3	72
2023	469	24.0	19.5	73.1

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 University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	419	21.0	19.9	71.4
2015	494	25.0	19.7	71.3
2016	522	24.0	21.7	70.1
2017	513	22.0	23.3	66.9
2018	511	23.0	22.2	64.6
2019	518	23.0	22.5	69.1
2020	520	25.0	20.8	76.7
2021	514	25.0	20.5	59.3
2022	490	21.0	23.3	72
2023	469	24.0	19.5	73.1

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 University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$876 (9.6%)	$8,216 (90.4%)	$9,092
2020	$885 (9.7%)	$8,263 (90.3%)	$9,148
2021	$1,807 (19.8%)	$7,342 (80.2%)	$9,149
2022	$1,832 (17.8%)	$8,439 (82.2%)	$10,271
2023	$2,876 (24.8%)	$8,725 (75.2%)	$11,600

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

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 971^st of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1068^th of 1470 Elementary schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)	44.8	20	24.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))	44.8	20	24.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)	50.6	16.5	34.1%
3rd Grade Math (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))	50.6	16.5	34.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)	36.6	44.9	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))	36.6	44.9	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)	32.9	29.2	3.7%
4th Grade Math (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))	32.9	29.2	3.7%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)	39.4	29.3	10.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))	39.4	29.3	10.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)	14.9	14.6	0.3%
5th Grade Math (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))	14.9	14.6	0.3%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)	7.4	18.3	10.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))	7.4	18.3	10.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	518	469	9.5%
African American	493	462	6.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	11	1	90.9%
Two or More Races	11	6	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.1%	73.1%	4%

Schools Near University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT 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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th 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 Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	2251 Antietam Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 782-4400	469	24	19.5	73.1%	1 (0.2%)	462 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	18.9	1180^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.6%		25.3	1068^th of 1470 public elementary schools	27.3%	112			20.5	25.9	37.3			17.9	11.8	16.9			27.7		8.4		$11,600	$2,876	$8,725
Detroit Edison Public School Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1903 Wilkins St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Edison Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 833-1100	832	29	29.1	72.6%	2 (0.2%)	815 (98.0%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	33.1	967^th of 1486 public elementary schools	34.9%		39.2	864^th of 1470 public elementary schools	41.2%	103	70.2	14.9	39.2	36.9	46.0	37.3	59.2	27.8	23.3	27.6	10.8	16.3	29.9	48.9	5.7	20.2	$11,666	$3,439	$8,227
Bunche Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2715 Macomb St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8350	401	31	12.8	92.8%	2 (0.5%)	374 (93.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)								(n/a)	14.3				9.7		11.1			10.0							$24,105	$6,452	$17,653
Chrysler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1445 E Lafayette St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8440	136	10	14.3	77.9%	1 (0.7%)	132 (97.1%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	69.1	420^th of 1486 public elementary schools	71.7%		70.2	387^th of 1470 public elementary schools	73.7%	33			33.3	71.4	77.3			54.2	61.9	40.9			50.0		18.2		$25,542	$7,144	$18,398
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2985 E Jefferson Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 259-1744	635	18	35.2	97.8%	0 (0.0%)	633 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8.1	1386^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.7%		5.3	1438^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.2%	52			6.4	17.4	16.8			8.2	13.0	11.9			13.9				$14,478	$3,403	$11,075
Spain ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	3700 Beaubien St	Detroit	48201	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-2081	368	25	14.9	83.7%	5 (1.4%)	353 (95.9%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	10.3	1340^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.8%		11.5	1291^st of 1470 public elementary schools	12.2%	49	31.3	6.3	11.4	26.3	12.2	9.3	24.5	25.7	16.2	7.7			10.0	12.8		8.2	$21,451	$6,850	$14,601
Plymouth Educational Center	Public, Charter	K-8	1460 E Forest Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Plymouth Educational Center Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 831-3280	435	9	47.0	92.2%	4 (0.9%)	430 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	25.6					10.5											$14,008	$4,300	$9,708
Moses Field Center	Public	PK, KG-8	1100 Sheridan St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 866-5790	66	9	7.3	84.8%	5 (7.6%)	54 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)																	$47,197	$15,533	$31,665
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School	Public, Charter	K-8	7600 Goethe St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	The James and Grace Lee Boggs School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 923-2301	154	11	14.0	63.0%	35 (22.7%)	94 (61.0%)	10 (6.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.1%)	54.1	647^th of 1486 public elementary schools	56.5%		57.3	583^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	60.3%	64		27.3	41.7	42.9	62.5	50.0		26.1	45.5	25.0			50.0	66.7		33.3	$12,947	$00	$12,947
Garvey Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2301 Van Dyke St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-7400	362	30	12.2	87.0%	0 (0.0%)	359 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	1346^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.4%		7.6	1373^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	6.6%	27	19.4		21.4	21.4	12.1	6.7		21.4	9.5								$23,772	$6,428	$17,344

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What is the racial makeup of University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary?

Students at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary are 99% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 469 students attended University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary.

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University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Michigan elementary schools.

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