University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

Summary:

University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary is a public magnet charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 415 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with over 98% of students identifying as such in recent years.

Despite increased per-student spending, University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.7% to 58.4% in recent years, far exceeding the state average and nearby schools like Hanley International Academy (26.1%) and Edmonson Montessori (25.9%). Academically, the school's M-Step proficiency rates are significantly lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 8.7% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% statewide and 18.1% for the University Preparatory Art & Design district. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools, with a ranking of 1338 out of 1486 in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary underperforms in terms of academic achievement, chronic absenteeism, and statewide rankings. For example, Hanley International Academy and Edmonson Montessori, both located in Detroit, have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The school's challenges are particularly concerning for female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools in these subgroups.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter K-5

957 Holden St
Detroit, MI 48202-3443

(313) 874-9800

District: University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1338^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,892

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 436

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.1%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Hispanic:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary ranks worse than 90% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.35. (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 (99.1%), two or more races (0.7%), Hispanic (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.9% 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 17.4. (See more...)

Compare University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary is $11,892.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary 1338^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	35.67	1235^th	1552	20.4%
2012	19.72	1369^th	1566	12.6%
2013	14.94	1383^rd	1563	11.5%
2014	10.57	1411^th	1533	8.0%
2015	30.31	1155^th	1580	26.9%
2016	14.92	1317^th	1548	14.9%
2017	11.95	1292^nd	1466	11.9%
2018	18.54	1232^nd	1448	14.9%
2019	12.77	1236^th	1408	12.2%
2022	9.67	1215^th	1344	9.6%
2023	11.03	1299^th	1470	11.6%
2024	10.35	1338^th	1486	10.0%

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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	29.29	1067^th	1397	23.6%
2019	21.52	951^st	1134	16.1%
2022	16.46	964^th	1099	12.3%
2023	12.47	1224^th	1350	9.3%
2024	10.44	1292^nd	1381	6.4%

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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	24.20	1124^th	1443	22.1%
2019	8.59	1118^th	1171	4.5%
2022	6.60	1077^th	1106	2.6%
2023	8.83	1232^nd	1321	6.7%
2024	4.39	1328^th	1342	1.0%

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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	14.29	1256^th	1446	13.1%
2019	14.88	1058^th	1196	11.5%
2022	7.98	1090^th	1139	4.3%
2023	12.81	1183^rd	1334	11.3%
2024	16.41	1150^th	1347	14.6%

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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	49.32	196^th	475	58.7%
2019	33.50	137^th	212	35.4%
2022	33.83	102^nd	158	35.4%
2023	30.19	216^th	321	32.7%
2024	26.67	258^th	348	25.9%

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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	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	0	341	4	0	n/a	n/a	345
2010	0	341	1	1	n/a	n/a	343
2011	0	366	0	1	0	1	368
2012	0	363	2	1	0	1	367
2013	0	371	1	0	0	4	376
2014	2	376	0	1	0	14	393
2015	5	340	1	1	0	16	363
2016	3	333	0	0	0	18	354
2017	2	335	0	0	0	18	355
2018	4	402	0	0	1	13	420
2019	3	407	0	1	0	8	419
2020	2	421	0	2	0	8	433
2021	1	406	0	1	0	5	413
2022	1	397	0	2	0	4	404
2023	0	410	0	1	0	4	415
2024	0	432	0	1	0	3	436

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	345	26.7	12.9	76.5
2010	343	28.0	12.2	81.9
2011	368	28.0	13.1	78.5
2012	367	28.2	13.0	80.4
2013	376	27.0	13.9	83.8
2014	393	30.0	13.1	82.2
2015	363	25.0	14.5	82.4
2016	354	24.0	14.7	76.8
2017	355	23.5	15.1	82.8
2018	420	25.0	16.8	82.6
2019	419	22.0	19.0	84.2
2020	433	20.0	21.6	84.1
2021	413	23.0	17.9	71.9
2022	404	24.0	16.8	82.2
2023	415	26.0	15.9	87.2
2024	436	25.0	17.4	81.9

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	345	26.7	12.9	76.5
2010	343	28.0	12.2	81.9
2011	368	28.0	13.1	78.5
2012	367	28.2	13.0	80.4
2013	376	27.0	13.9	83.8
2014	393	30.0	13.1	82.2
2015	363	25.0	14.5	82.4
2016	354	24.0	14.7	76.8
2017	355	23.5	15.1	82.8
2018	420	25.0	16.8	82.6
2019	419	22.0	19.0	84.2
2020	433	20.0	21.6	84.1
2021	413	23.0	17.9	71.9
2022	404	24.0	16.8	82.2
2023	415	26.0	15.9	87.2
2024	436	25.0	17.4	81.9

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	$1,385 (15.2%)	$7,725 (84.8%)	$9,109
2020	$1,129 (12.7%)	$7,773 (87.3%)	$8,902
2021	$2,308 (23.5%)	$7,503 (76.5%)	$9,811
2022	$2,243 (21.3%)	$8,312 (78.8%)	$10,554
2023	$3,494 (29.4%)	$8,398 (70.6%)	$11,892

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Preparatory Academy PSAD 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 1236^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1299^th of 1470 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary)	14.9	8.8	6.1%
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%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary)	21.2	25	3.8%
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)	12.1	25	12.9%
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)	38.2	21.7	16.5%
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%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	419	415	1%
African American	407	410	0.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	0	100%
Two or More Races	8	4	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.2%	87.2%	3%

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	957 Holden St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 874-9800	436	25	17.4	81.9%	0 (0.0%)	432 (99.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	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
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	470	30	15.6	74.3%	2 (0.4%)	464 (98.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	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
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	352	26	13.7	75.9%	4 (1.1%)	347 (98.6%)	1 (0.3%)	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	215	15	14.3	40.9%	46 (21.4%)	156 (72.6%)	7 (3.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	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
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	321	22	14.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	319 (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
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	462	28	16.5	92.4%	0 (0.0%)	454 (98.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	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
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	376	27	13.9	80.9%	5 (1.3%)	358 (95.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	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	399	14	28.5	92.2%	4 (1.0%)	391 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	25.6					10.5											$14,008	$4,300	$9,708
Burton International Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2001 Martin Luther King Jr Bl	Detroit	48208	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 596-3800	476	31	15.3	83.6%	1 (0.2%)	469 (98.5%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.1	1305^th of 1486 public elementary schools	12.2%		12	1279^th of 1470 public elementary schools	13.0%	26	30.9	16.4	29.5	14.3	18.5	20.8	21.1	22.2	8.9	5.6	11.3	7.0	7.4	16.4		30.9	$20,262	$6,879	$13,383
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	405	30	13.5	86.2%	5 (1.2%)	397 (98.0%)	1 (0.2%)	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

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In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary.

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Students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary are 99% African American.

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