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:
1180th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,600 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
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% Help


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Compare Details University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary ranks worse than 79.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.5%), two or more races (1.3%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary is 19.5. (See more...)
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Compare University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary employs 24 full-time teachers.
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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 1180th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary in the ranking list.)

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University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD):

SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) 537th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 22.81 1255th 1580 20.6%
2016 23.08 1206th 1548 22.1%
2017 26.34 1073rd 1466 26.8%
2018 34.42 1022nd 1448 29.4%
2019 30.88 971st 1408 31.0%
2021 10.80 1075th 1153 6.8%
2022 14.37 1163rd 1344 13.5%
2023 25.30 1068th 1470 27.3%
2024 18.95 1180th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.88 946th 1397 32.3%
2019 49.28 566th 1134 50.1%
2021 19.51 668th 749 10.8%
2022 28.97 812th 1099 26.1%
2023 32.75 910th 1350 32.6%
2024 24.73 1085th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.94 1034th 1443 28.3%
2019 28.62 865th 1171 26.1%
2022 8.91 1050th 1106 5.1%
2023 16.77 1119th 1321 15.3%
2024 12.25 1207th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.23 938th 1446 35.1%
2019 35.21 785th 1196 34.4%
2021 7.77 901st 915 1.5%
2022 16.15 986th 1139 13.4%
2023 24.68 989th 1334 25.9%
2024 21.94 1054th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.92 79th 475 83.4%
2019 65.57 56th 212 73.6%
2021 33.39 35th 51 31.4%
2022 43.68 75th 158 52.5%
2023 54.93 106th 321 67.0%
2024 46.43 152nd 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2014 0 399 0 0 0 0 20 0 419
2015 7 459 0 1 0 0 27 0 494
2016 6 494 0 1 0 0 21 0 522
2017 10 483 0 1 0 0 19 0 513
2018 11 480 0 1 0 0 19 0 511
2019 11 493 0 2 0 1 11 0 518
2020 5 497 0 2 1 1 14 0 520
2021 5 497 1 1 0 0 10 0 514
2022 3 478 0 0 0 0 9 0 490
2023 1 462 0 0 0 0 6 0 469

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 971st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1068th 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)44.820
 24.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))44.820
 24.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)50.616.5
 34.1%
   3rd Grade Math (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))50.616.5
 34.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)36.644.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))36.644.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)32.929.2
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))32.929.2
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)39.429.3
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))39.429.3
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)14.914.6
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))14.914.6
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary)7.418.3
 10.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))7.418.3
 10.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students518469
 9.5%
African American493462
 6.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White111
 90.9%
Two or More Races116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.1%73.1%
 4%


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

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

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


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