Is University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle a good school?

University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Michigan middle schools.

How many students attend University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle.

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

Students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle are 98% African American, 2% Two or more races.

University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle

Summary:

University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is a public magnet charter middle school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 361 students, the majority of whom are African American.

Despite spending more per student than the state average, University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Michigan middle schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to state averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also risen sharply in recent years, reaching 67.8% in 2022-2023, more than double the state average. These challenges are compounded by the school's high-poverty student population, with 75.07% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools like Cesar Chavez Middle School, University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle generally performs worse academically.

However, the school does show some bright spots, particularly in its performance for students with special needs. In 2023-2024, University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle ranked in the top 50% of Michigan middle schools for special education students, suggesting the school may be providing effective support and services for this population. To address the school's significant challenges, comprehensive, evidence-based strategies will be crucial to improve attendance, academic achievement, and support for the unique needs of its predominantly African American, high-poverty student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter 6-8

5310 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202-4131

(313) 831-0010

District: University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)

SchoolDigger Rank:
819^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,210

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 375

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.1%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Hispanic:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle ranks worse than 91.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.62. (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 (98.1%), two or more races (1.6%), Hispanic (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is 12.5. (See more...)

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

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is $15,210.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle 819^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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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 all students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2011	47.58	579^th	858	32.5%
2012	32.32	673^rd	900	25.2%
2013	27.54	701^st	919	23.7%
2014	23.35	734^th	921	20.3%
2015	25.91	684^th	919	25.6%
2016	15.81	749^th	894	16.2%
2017	12.15	732^nd	821	10.8%
2018	15.55	740^th	838	11.7%
2019	8.32	742^nd	792	6.3%
2021	8.72	647^th	675	4.1%
2022	10.00	719^th	776	7.3%
2023	11.64	790^th	883	10.5%
2024	10.62	819^th	897	8.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.33	373^rd	377	1.1%
2024	43.76	94^th	201	53.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.35	653^rd	815	19.9%
2019	12.90	616^th	672	8.3%
2021	8.42	512^th	523	2.1%
2022	12.94	644^th	691	6.8%
2023	14.70	731^st	825	11.4%
2024	12.76	759^th	836	9.2%

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Rank History for Female students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	16.50	664^th	794	16.4%
2019	9.84	613^th	658	6.8%
2022	10.56	619^th	657	5.8%
2023	9.30	724^th	770	6.0%
2024	11.22	711^th	771	7.8%

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Rank History for Male students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	13.88	695^th	797	12.8%
2019	6.25	619^th	639	3.1%
2022	6.37	642^nd	658	2.4%
2023	13.19	693^rd	776	10.7%
2024	9.27	746^th	786	5.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	40.96	195^th	366	46.7%
2019	24.43	157^th	196	19.9%
2021	23.53	69^th	77	10.4%
2022	25.55	143^rd	182	21.4%
2023	27.24	223^rd	310	28.1%
2024	26.91	221^st	300	26.3%

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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 Academy PSAD Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	0	381	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	386
2010	0	401	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	403
2011	1	395	0	1	1	0	0	398
2012	1	405	1	1	1	0	0	409
2013	2	392	0	1	0	0	6	401
2014	1	401	0	0	0	0	9	411
2015	0	402	0	0	1	1	12	416
2016	0	418	0	0	1	1	14	434
2017	1	396	0	1	1	0	13	412
2018	0	440	0	0	0	0	17	457
2019	0	440	0	1	0	0	12	453
2020	1	425	0	5	0	0	11	442
2021	3	392	0	1	0	0	9	405
2022	2	373	0	2	0	0	10	387
2023	0	354	0	1	0	0	6	361
2024	0	368	0	1	0	0	6	375

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	386	25.5	15.1	75.6
2010	403	27.9	14.4	84.4
2011	398	27.3	14.5	78.9
2012	409	29.3	13.9	82.2
2013	401	32.5	12.3	82.3
2014	411	33.0	12.4	83
2015	416	28.0	14.8	83.2
2016	434	27.0	16.0	79.7
2017	412	31.0	13.2	83.5
2018	457	27.0	16.9	81.8
2019	453	26.0	17.4	83.9
2020	442	32.0	13.8	80.3
2021	405	33.0	12.2	62.5
2022	387	31.0	12.4	77.3
2023	361	31.0	11.6	75.1
2024	375	30.0	12.5	78.7

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	386	25.5	15.1	75.6
2010	403	27.9	14.4	84.4
2011	398	27.3	14.5	78.9
2012	409	29.3	13.9	82.2
2013	401	32.5	12.3	82.3
2014	411	33.0	12.4	83
2015	416	28.0	14.8	83.2
2016	434	27.0	16.0	79.7
2017	412	31.0	13.2	83.5
2018	457	27.0	16.9	81.8
2019	453	26.0	17.4	83.9
2020	442	32.0	13.8	80.3
2021	405	33.0	12.2	62.5
2022	387	31.0	12.4	77.3
2023	361	31.0	11.6	75.1
2024	375	30.0	12.5	78.7

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 Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,203 (12.4%)	$8,529 (87.6%)	$9,732
2020	$1,272 (12.3%)	$9,110 (87.7%)	$10,382
2021	$2,445 (21.2%)	$9,064 (78.8%)	$11,509
2022	$2,441 (18.0%)	$11,147 (82.0%)	$13,588
2023	$3,415 (22.5%)	$11,795 (77.5%)	$15,210

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle

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 742^nd of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 790^th of 883 Middle schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle)	20.6	11.1	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	20.6	11.1	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle)	11	3.7	7.3%
6th Grade Math (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	11	3.7	7.3%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle)	25	20	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	25	20	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle)	5.9	4.6	1.3%
7th Grade Math (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	5.9	4.6	1.3%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle)	6.6	2.5	4.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	6.6	2.5	4.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle)	28.9	43.2	14.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	28.9	43.2	14.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle)	7.5	10.2	2.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (University Preparatory Academy (PSAD))	7.5	10.2	2.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	453	361	20.3%
African American	440	354	19.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	12	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.9%	75.1%	8.8%

Schools Near University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle

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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 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 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th 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 Middle	Public, Magnet, Charter	6-8	5310 Saint Antoine St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 831-0010	375	30	12.5	78.7%	0 (0.0%)	368 (98.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	10.6	819^th of 897 public middle schools	8.7%		11.6	790^th of 883 public middle schools	10.5%	29	35.8	5.1			15.6	20.8			4.6	3.3		15.8	5.8	$15,210	$3,415	$11,795
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School	Public, Magnet, Charter	6-8	5100 John R St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 832-8400	509	32	15.9	74.7%	6 (1.2%)	495 (97.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	20.4	698^th of 897 public middle schools	22.2%		20.8	684^th of 883 public middle schools	22.5%	14	58.5	12.6			17.5	26.7			3.1	11.9		21.6	9.3	$11,820	$2,746	$9,074
Oakland International Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	8228 Conant St	Detroit	48211	Wayne County	Oakland International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 925-1000	347	7	53.3	53.9%	302 (87.0%)	12 (3.5%)	5 (1.4%)	19 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	33.5	586^th of 897 public middle schools	34.7%		18.9	709^th of 883 public middle schools	19.7%	123	51.5	21.1			29.6	25.4			30.6	26.3		28.2	11.8	$13,499	$3,390	$10,109
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2985 E Jefferson Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 259-1744	360	25	14.4	97.5%	0 (0.0%)	359 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8	849^th of 897 public middle schools	5.4%		5.6	862^nd of 883 public middle schools	2.4%	13	30.0	5.5			16.0	11.1			3.8	2.8		14.4	2.7	$14,962	$5,263	$9,699
Kosciuszko School	Public	7-8	2333 Burger St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7405	272	18	15.5	88.2%	134 (49.3%)	36 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	18.7	718^th of 897 public middle schools	20.0%		14.3	755^th of 883 public middle schools	14.5%	37	40.3	13.9				28.9				13.7		16.9	12.8	$00	$00	$00
Bridge Academy West	Public, Charter	6-8	3105 Carpenter St	Detroit	48212	Wayne County	Bridge Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 462-6200	336	17	19.7	100.0%	268 (79.8%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.2	726^th of 897 public middle schools	19.1%		14.2	757^th of 883 public middle schools	14.3%	31	39.3	12.5			19.1	20.2			14.5	18.4		20.5	13.4	$11,843	$3,701	$8,142
Blackwell Institute	Public	2-8	9330 Shoemaker St	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-4391	117	11	10.6	87.2%	0 (0.0%)	115 (98.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.7	582^nd of 897 public middle schools	35.1%		18.9	711^th of 883 public middle schools	19.5%	129	25.0		17.7		50.0		35.3	22.2	18.8	18.8				$24,404	$7,411	$16,993
Detroit Lions Academy	Public	6-8	10101 E Canfield St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-9677	0	0	12.3		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$24,814	$8,453	$16,361
Clippert Academy	Public	6-8	1981 McKinstry St	Detroit	48209	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 849-5009	421	15	28.0	80.3%	19 (4.5%)	20 (4.8%)	378 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30.3	612^th of 897 public middle schools	31.8%		37.7	534^th of 883 public middle schools	39.5%	78	53.5	20.9			17.8	34.1			21.1	22.7		20.9	20.9	$20,880	$7,134	$13,746
George Washington Carver Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	14510 2nd Ave	Highland Park	48203	Wayne County	George Washington Carver Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 865-6024	165	9	18.9	100.0%	1 (0.6%)	164 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.6	795^th of 897 public middle schools	11.4%					(n/a)	25.0			17.0	10.3	20.0				12.5	8.5			$00	$00	$00

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