University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

Summary:

University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary is a public magnet charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 461 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, including a predominantly African American student population (97.4%) and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (75.92% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 54.4%, which is much higher than the state average. The school also consistently performs below the state and Detroit Public Schools Community District averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly lower than nearby schools like Hanley International Academy. The school's low statewide ranking, between 1125 and 1271 out of approximately 1,500 schools, indicates it is performing significantly below average compared to other elementary schools in Michigan.

While University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary has a predominantly African American student population, the nearby schools, such as University Preparatory Art Design Elementary and Edmonson Montessori, have more diverse racial compositions. Additionally, these nearby schools generally outperform University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary in academic achievement, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to better serve its student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter K-5

435 Amsterdam St
Detroit, MI 48202-3407

(313) 309-0552

District: University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1224^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,980

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 461

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.4%

Two or more races:

1.3%

White:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary ranks worse than 82.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.85. (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 (97.4%), two or more races (1.3%), White (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary is $11,980.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary 1224^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

University Preparatory Academy (PSAD):

SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) 567^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

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Rank History for all students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2011	42.37	1143^rd	1552	26.4%
2012	30.33	1212^th	1566	22.6%
2013	33.34	1142^nd	1563	26.9%
2014	21.39	1269^th	1533	17.2%
2015	29.71	1163^rd	1580	26.4%
2016	21.05	1227^th	1548	20.7%
2017	20.16	1158^th	1466	21.0%
2018	29.04	1091^st	1448	24.7%
2019	23.16	1080^th	1408	23.3%
2021	5.55	1125^th	1153	2.4%
2022	7.06	1271^st	1344	5.4%
2023	15.74	1227^th	1470	16.5%
2024	16.85	1224^th	1486	17.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	42.62	846^th	1397	39.4%
2019	34.73	785^th	1134	30.8%
2022	8.83	1046^th	1099	4.8%
2023	15.65	1169^th	1350	13.4%
2024	16.90	1196^th	1381	13.4%

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Rank History for Female students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	29.35	1060^th	1443	26.5%
2019	24.45	920^th	1171	21.4%
2021	3.61	897^th	902	0.6%
2022	6.36	1078^th	1106	2.5%
2023	13.03	1178^th	1321	10.8%
2024	16.66	1146^th	1342	14.6%

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Rank History for Male students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	27.91	1081^st	1446	25.2%
2019	14.21	1067^th	1196	10.8%
2022	4.81	1116^th	1139	2.0%
2023	17.16	1109^th	1334	16.9%
2024	13.40	1197^th	1347	11.1%

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Rank History for African American students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	71.46	84^th	475	82.3%
2019	58.41	74^th	212	65.1%
2021	21.07	46^th	51	9.8%
2022	20.96	133^rd	158	15.8%
2023	39.73	170^th	321	47.0%
2024	41.48	176^th	348	49.4%

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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 Academy PSAD Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	2	379	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	384
2010	2	379	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	384
2011	1	393	4	3	0	0	1	402
2012	2	384	3	3	0	0	1	393
2013	2	378	4	4	2	0	19	409
2014	5	378	2	3	1	0	24	413
2015	1	444	1	2	0	0	28	476
2016	1	451	1	2	0	0	21	476
2017	2	433	1	3	0	0	26	465
2018	3	459	3	2	0	0	30	497
2019	4	463	3	1	0	0	21	492
2020	6	447	5	2	0	0	20	480
2021	6	448	6	1	0	0	16	477
2022	5	453	2	1	0	0	10	471
2023	4	449	1	1	0	0	6	461

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 Academy PSAD Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	384	31.0	12.4	69
2010	384	31.6	12.1	77.6
2011	402	31.0	12.9	79.9
2012	393	30.0	13.1	79.9
2013	409	30.0	13.6	77.3
2014	413	30.0	13.7	76
2015	476	30.0	15.8	78.6
2016	476	30.0	15.8	76.1
2017	465	28.5	16.3	84.9
2018	497	31.0	16.0	80.3
2019	492	25.0	19.6	82.7
2020	480	33.0	14.5	75
2021	477	32.0	14.9	65.8
2022	471	30.0	15.7	73
2023	461	30.0	15.3	75.9

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 University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	384	31.0	12.4	69
2010	384	31.6	12.1	77.6
2011	402	31.0	12.9	79.9
2012	393	30.0	13.1	79.9
2013	409	30.0	13.6	77.3
2014	413	30.0	13.7	76
2015	476	30.0	15.8	78.6
2016	476	30.0	15.8	76.1
2017	465	28.5	16.3	84.9
2018	497	31.0	16.0	80.3
2019	492	25.0	19.6	82.7
2020	480	33.0	14.5	75
2021	477	32.0	14.9	65.8
2022	471	30.0	15.7	73
2023	461	30.0	15.3	75.9

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 University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,142 (11.9%)	$8,421 (88.1%)	$9,563
2020	$1,280 (12.8%)	$8,737 (87.2%)	$10,017
2021	$2,129 (20.7%)	$8,144 (79.3%)	$10,274
2022	$2,618 (22.6%)	$8,970 (77.4%)	$11,589
2023	$2,844 (23.7%)	$9,136 (76.3%)	$11,980

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1080^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1227^th of 1470 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary)	40.7	33.8	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	29.1	21.8	7.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary)	39.5	31.1	8.4%
3rd Grade Math (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	23	21.1	1.9%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary)	25.6	24.3	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	23.6	24.6	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary)	22.2	14.9	7.3%
4th Grade Math (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	17.7	19.7	2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary)	32.1	16.5	15.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	34.9	18.9	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary)	21	7.6	13.4%
5th Grade Math (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	12.8	7.4	5.4%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	492	461	6.3%
African American	463	449	3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	4
Two or More Races	21	6	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.7%	75.9%	6.8%

Schools Near University Preparatory Academy PSAD 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 Academy PSAD Elementary	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-5	435 Amsterdam St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 309-0552	461	30	15.3	75.9%	4 (0.9%)	449 (97.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	16.9	1224^th of 1486 public elementary schools	17.6%		15.7	1227^th of 1470 public elementary schools	16.5%	3			26.3	32.9	22.0			23.8	22.8	7.3			13.4		8.5		$11,980	$2,844	$9,136
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-5	957 Holden St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 874-9800	415	26	15.9	87.2%	0 (0.0%)	410 (98.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	10.3	1338^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.0%		11	1299^th of 1470 public elementary schools	11.6%	39			8.7	12.5	19.5			7.2	11.3	15.9			20.7		8.5		$11,892	$3,494	$8,398
Golightly Education Center	Public	PK, KG-8	5536 Saint Antoine St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-2538	351	27	12.9	81.2%	2 (0.6%)	347 (98.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.4	1193^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	19.7%		21.6	1121^st of 1470 public elementary schools	23.7%	72	56.7	19.4	18.4	19.5	34.4	22.7	38.7	18.4	22.5	25.0	9.1	22.6	21.9	16.1	9.4	22.6	$20,728	$6,525	$14,203
Edmonson Montessori	Public	PK, KG-8	1300 W Canfield St	Detroit	48201	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 873-7441	192	14	14.2	38.5%	34 (17.7%)	149 (77.6%)	5 (2.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	50.6	687^th of 1486 public elementary schools	53.8%		56.4	598^th of 1470 public elementary schools	59.3%	89			41.4	77.8	45.8	27.3		35.7	51.9	12.5			37.5		16.7		$20,330	$7,457	$12,873
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	7724 14th St	Detroit	48206	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 596-0990	501	30	16.8	91.2%	1 (0.2%)	494 (98.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3.9	1481^st of 1486 public elementary schools	0.3%					(n/a)	11.8			14.0	5.8	4.7		4.6					5.8	10.8			$20,967	$6,590	$14,376
George Crockett Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4851 14th St	Detroit	48208	Wayne County	George Crockett Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 896-6078	355	26	13.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	353 (99.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.4	1336^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.1%		10.2	1310^th of 1470 public elementary schools	10.9%	26	41.2		15.6	14.7	20.0	16.1	22.2	12.5		7.5			20.0	8.8			$14,223	$5,177	$9,046
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
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
Hanley International Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2400 Denton St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hanley International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 875-8888	660	38	17.4	97.4%	23 (3.5%)	102 (15.5%)	1 (0.2%)	533 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44.6	773^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	48.0%		34.6	924^th of 1470 public elementary schools	37.1%	151	60.7	13.1	44.3	33.3	45.5	20.0	39.0	60.8	22.2	31.2	25.7	23.7	36.4	21.3	20.8	13.1	$12,345	$2,544	$9,802
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	10225 3rd St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Art & Design	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 826-1159	394	28	14.0	84.3%	5 (1.3%)	386 (98.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	13.6	1271^st of 1486 public elementary schools	14.5%		12.3	1271^st of 1470 public elementary schools	13.5%				21.9	19.1	23.1			17.2	16.2	18.2			15.2				$12,385	$2,906	$9,479

Frequently Asked Questions about University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

What is the racial makeup of University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary?

Students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary are 97% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary.

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