University Middle School Academy

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University Middle School Academy ranks 197 th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

University Middle School Academy is a public magnet middle school serving grades 6-8 in Lathrup Village, Michigan, with a predominantly African American student population of around 222 students. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the Southfield Public School District and the state of Michigan in proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, over 50% of 6th and 7th graders at University Middle School Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 24-26% for the district. In math, the school's proficiency rates were also significantly higher, with 41.5% of 6th graders and 30.3% of 7th graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to only 13.9% and 12.6% for the district, respectively. The school's performance on the PSAT is also noteworthy, with 74.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46% in Mathematics, far surpassing the district and state averages.

University Middle School Academy's success extends beyond overall academic performance, as it excels in serving specific student subgroups, particularly African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school ranks among the top 9 middle schools in Michigan for African American students and the top 38 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 6.3% in 2019-2020 to 18.3% in 2021-2022. Compared to nearby schools like Clawson Middle School and South Hills Middle School, University Middle School Academy performs well, but there is still room for improvement, especially in mathematics.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Lathrup Village, MI 48076-2557

(248) 746-4370

District: Southfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
197^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,556

Student/teacher ratio: 25.7

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.5%

Two or more races:

2.3%

White:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University Middle School Academy ranks better than 78% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.24. (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 (94.5%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Middle School Academy is 25.7. (See more...)

Compare University Middle School Academy employs 8.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Middle School Academy is $11,556.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Middle School Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks University Middle School Academy 197^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See University Middle School Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Southfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southfield Public School District 439^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for University Middle School Academy

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Rank History for all students at University Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	87.32	78^th	919	91.5%
2016	97.10	12^th	894	98.7%
2017	84.38	90^th	821	89.0%
2018	83.08	121^st	838	85.6%
2019	89.97	68^th	792	91.4%
2021	83.62	78^th	675	88.4%
2022	65.28	213^th	776	72.6%
2023	74.54	169^th	883	80.9%
2024	71.24	197^th	897	78.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	93.89	20^th	815	97.5%
2019	94.10	13^th	672	98.1%
2022	84.50	54^th	691	92.2%
2023	90.29	30^th	825	96.4%
2024	89.21	38^th	836	95.5%

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Rank History for Female students at University Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	81.00	125^th	794	84.3%
2019	88.34	60^th	658	90.9%
2022	54.91	239^th	657	63.6%
2023	61.10	236^th	770	69.4%
2024	56.82	260^th	771	66.3%

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Rank History for Male students at University Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	80.25	124^th	797	84.4%
2022	70.61	134^th	658	79.6%
2023	80.58	111^th	776	85.7%
2024	79.32	124^th	786	84.2%

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Rank History for African American students at University Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	99.07	5^th	366	98.6%
2019	99.75	1^st	196	99.5%
2021	95.42	1^st	77	98.7%
2022	93.41	6^th	182	96.7%
2023	92.87	14^th	310	95.5%
2024	94.56	9^th	300	97.0%

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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 Middle School Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	3	44	0	0	0	0	47
2015	0	57	0	0	0	0	57
2016	1	49	1	0	0	0	51
2017	1	42	0	0	0	0	43
2018	0	28	0	0	1	0	29
2019	4	106	3	1	0	0	114
2020	1	178	2	2	0	0	183
2021	5	211	2	3	0	0	221
2022	5	200	2	4	0	1	212
2023	4	206	1	6	0	5	222
2024	3	208	1	3	0	5	220

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 Middle School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	47	2.1	22.3	27.7
2015	57	2.0	28.5	26.3
2016	51	1.0	51.0	27.5
2017	43	0.8	53.7	37.2
2018	29	0.4	72.5	34.5
2019	114	3.6	31.6	39.5
2020	183	4.6	39.7	36.6
2021	221	5.2	42.5	28.1
2022	212	5.6	37.8	38.2
2023	222	5.9	37.4	42.3
2024	220	8.5	25.7	54.1

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 Middle School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	47	2.1	22.3	27.7
2015	57	2.0	28.5	26.3
2016	51	1.0	51.0	27.5
2017	43	0.8	53.7	37.2
2018	29	0.4	72.5	34.5
2019	114	3.6	31.6	39.5
2020	183	4.6	39.7	36.6
2021	221	5.2	42.5	28.1
2022	212	5.6	37.8	38.2
2023	222	5.9	37.4	42.3
2024	220	8.5	25.7	54.1

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 Middle School Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$760 (7.5%)	$9,404 (92.5%)	$10,164
2020	$903 (10.2%)	$7,966 (89.8%)	$8,868
2021	$1,069 (11.3%)	$8,366 (88.7%)	$9,434
2022	$1,414 (13.5%)	$9,054 (86.5%)	$10,469
2023	$1,447 (12.5%)	$10,108 (87.5%)	$11,556

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Middle School Academy

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 68^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 169^th of 883 Middle schools	10.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (University Middle School Academy)	70	57.3	12.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southfield Public School District)	26.4	27.5	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (University Middle School Academy)	43.3	24.7	18.6%
6th Grade Math (Southfield Public School District)	11.1	10.7	0.4%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (University Middle School Academy)	71.4	54.4	17%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southfield Public School District)	28.2	35.6	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (University Middle School Academy)	53.6	33.3	20.3%
7th Grade Math (Southfield Public School District)	12.6	16	3.4%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (University Middle School Academy)	73.2	36.1	37.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Southfield Public School District)	16.7	14.4	2.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (University Middle School Academy)	83.9	88.9	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southfield Public School District)	50.1	46.7	3.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (University Middle School Academy)	58.9	48.6	10.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southfield Public School District)	25.6	18.6	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	114	222	94.7%
African American	106	206	94.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	4
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.5%	42.3%	2.9%

Schools Near University Middle School Academy

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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 Middle School Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	19301 W 12 Mile Rd	Lathrup Village	48076	Oakland County	Southfield Public School District	No	Yes	No	No	(248) 746-4370	220	9	25.7	54.1%	3 (1.4%)	208 (94.5%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	71.2	197^th of 897 public middle schools	78.0%		74.5	169^th of 883 public middle schools	80.9%	28	74.6	46.0				52.3	52.8				41.5	30.3		46.0		28.6	$11,556	$1,447	$10,109
Anderson Middle School	Public	4-8	3205 Catalpa Dr	Berkley	48072	Oakland County	Berkley School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 837-8200	463	23	19.9	20.3%	361 (78.0%)	60 (13.0%)	16 (3.5%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	85.6	96^th of 897 public middle schools	89.3%		75.9	156^th of 883 public middle schools	82.3%	60	90.1	48.4				52.0	61.9				35.3	47.7		65.4		47.7	$16,988	$475	$16,513
Berkshire Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	21707 W 14 Mile Rd	Beverly Hills	48025	Oakland County	Birmingham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 203-4703	648	41	15.9	15.7%	463 (71.5%)	120 (18.5%)	25 (3.9%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.3%)	93.5	44^th of 897 public middle schools	95.1%		85.1	105^th of 883 public middle schools	88.1%	61	82.4	55.3				65.6	67.8				67.3	58.7		60.5		46.6	$19,985	$472	$19,513
Crescent Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-9	26555 Franklin Rd	Southfield	48033	Oakland County	Crescent Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 423-4581	218	13	16.7	98.6%	0 (0.0%)	217 (99.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.2	816^th of 897 public middle schools	9.0%		12.1	780^th of 883 public middle schools	11.7%	36	22.9	5.7				24.1	17.4				5.2	5.8		15.7		10.0	$25,702	$7,173	$18,529
Derby Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1300 Derby Rd	Birmingham	48009	Oakland County	Birmingham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(248) 203-5003	613	43	14.3	9.0%	500 (81.6%)	34 (5.5%)	15 (2.4%)	17 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.7%)	98.4	6^th of 897 public middle schools	99.3%		96.3	22^nd of 883 public middle schools	97.5%	16	93.8	70.6				70.0	75.3				73.7	73.7		68.6		70.6	$21,364	$384	$20,980
Oak Park Preparatory Academy	Public	6-8	23261 Scotia Rd	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Oak Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 336-7620	679	35	19.1	80.9%	10 (1.5%)	646 (95.1%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	8.6	842^nd of 897 public middle schools	6.1%		8	836^th of 883 public middle schools	5.3%	6	40.0	2.2				9.7	11.6					2.8		14.2		3.1	$18,141	$2,388	$15,753
Birmingham Covington School	Public, Magnet	3-8	1525 Covington Rd	Bloomfield Hills	48301	Oakland County	Birmingham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(248) 203-4425	639	37	17.0	4.5%	473 (74.0%)	51 (8.0%)	23 (3.6%)	41 (6.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (7.5%)	98.7	3^rd of 897 public middle schools	99.7%		98.7	2^nd of 883 public middle schools	99.8%	1	91.3	74.8	62.0	74.1	83.2	85.0	79.8	70.4	80.6	84.1	93.5	84.6	72.9	69.9	57.9	61.2	$18,689	$1,027	$17,662
Glenn W Levey Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	25300 W 9 Mile Rd	Southfield	48033	Oakland County	Southfield Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 746-8740	351	26	13.5	69.5%	8 (2.3%)	321 (91.5%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	13.2	787^th of 897 public middle schools	12.3%		11.7	787^th of 883 public middle schools	10.9%		42.3	10.8				16.2	17.5				6.1	9.2		18.4		7.0	$25,189	$1,948	$23,241
Royal Oak Middle School	Public	6-8	709 N Washington Ave	Royal Oak	48067	Oakland County	Royal Oak Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 435-8400	1,097	65	16.9	28.7%	776 (70.7%)	141 (12.9%)	69 (6.3%)	20 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	88 (8.0%)	70	208^th of 897 public middle schools	76.8%		69.9	211^th of 883 public middle schools	76.1%	3	74.9	39.9				46.4	44.2				35.9	33.3		49.9		36.5	$16,541	$691	$15,850
Clawson Middle School	Public	5-8	150 John M Ave	Clawson	48017	Oakland County	Clawson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 655-4200	266	17	15.2	38.3%	203 (76.3%)	36 (13.5%)	13 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	71.2	198^th of 897 public middle schools	77.9%		73	177^th of 883 public middle schools	80.0%	21	72.3	43.4				48.8	47.6				26.7	32.9		53.0		43.4	$12,801	$1,585	$11,217

Frequently Asked Questions about University Middle School Academy

What district is University Middle School Academy in?

Southfield Public School District

How many students attend University Middle School Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 220 students attended University Middle School Academy.

Is University Middle School Academy a good school?

University Middle School Academy ranks 197^th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of University Middle School Academy?

Students at University Middle School Academy are 95% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Hispanic.

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