Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Summary:

Ypsilanti Community Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Ypsilanti Community Schools district, with a student population of 454. The school's racial makeup is predominantly African American (61.23%), with smaller percentages of White (11.89%), Hispanic (13.66%), and other racial groups.

Despite being located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Ypsilanti Community Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-20% of Michigan middle schools over the past several years, with a 0-star rating from School Digger. This is significantly lower than the nearby schools, such as Washtenaw International Middle Academy, Discovery Middle School, and the Ann Arbor Public Schools middle schools, which have much higher rankings and ratings. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is also significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

Ypsilanti Community Middle School faces additional challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.6% in 2018-2019 to 71.9% in 2020-2021, which is much higher than the state average and the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (over 78%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses the root causes of the school's challenges and provides targeted support and resources to its students and families.

Detail:

Public 5-8

510 Emerick St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198-5702

(734) 221-2200

District: Ypsilanti Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
882^nd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Students who attend Ypsilanti Community Middle School usually attend:

High:

ACTech High School

Feeder schools for Ypsilanti Community Middle School:

Elementary:	Erickson Elementary
	Estabrook Elementary
	Ford Early Learning Center
	Holmes Elementary
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	Perry Early Learning Center

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 454

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.2%

Hispanic:

13.7%

White:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ypsilanti Community Middle School ranks worse than 98.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.12. (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 (61.2%), Hispanic (13.7%), White (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ypsilanti Community Middle School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Ypsilanti Community Middle School employs 32.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ypsilanti Community Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ypsilanti Community Middle School 882^nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Ypsilanti Community Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Ypsilanti Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ypsilanti Community Schools 501^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ypsilanti Community Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	12.16	800^th	919	12.9%
2016	7.92	828^th	894	7.4%
2017	4.77	813^th	821	1.0%
2018	9.57	797^th	838	4.9%
2019	3.98	780^th	792	1.5%
2022	3.90	769^th	776	0.9%
2023	4.90	874^th	883	1.0%
2024	5.12	882^nd	897	1.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.97	156^th	156	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	12.20	751^st	815	7.9%
2019	5.92	656^th	672	2.4%
2022	3.82	688^th	691	0.4%
2023	5.20	819^th	825	0.7%
2024	5.76	822^nd	836	1.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.29	18^th	19	5.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	10.89	714^th	794	10.1%
2019	2.16	656^th	658	0.3%
2023	3.66	767^th	770	0.4%
2024	3.67	769^th	771	0.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	8.43	763^rd	797	4.3%
2019	3.62	634^th	639	0.8%
2023	4.64	766^th	776	1.3%
2024	4.95	779^th	786	0.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	24.12	291^st	366	20.5%
2019	11.58	188^th	196	4.1%
2022	7.89	182^nd	182	0.0%
2023	12.58	298^th	310	3.9%
2024	13.16	293^rd	300	2.3%

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Rank History for White students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	4.43	668^th	678	1.5%
2022	11.91	592^nd	638	7.2%
2023	11.35	645^th	688	6.3%
2024	18.09	609^th	701	13.1%

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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 Ypsilanti Community Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	185	510	4	44	3	0	16	762
2015	108	345	4	32	1	0	17	507
2016	89	337	2	28	1	0	20	477
2017	87	292	2	27	3	0	23	434
2018	68	276	2	23	1	0	38	408
2019	86	323	3	42	3	0	39	496
2020	77	317	3	48	4	1	45	495
2021	65	313	1	44	4	1	34	462
2022	65	253	3	44	3	1	43	412
2023	54	278	7	62	1	0	52	454

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 Ypsilanti Community Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	762	45.7	16.6	76.9
2015	507	40.0	12.6	84.2
2016	477	41.0	11.6	86.4
2017	434	33.2	13.0	84.8
2018	408	26.2	15.5	91.9
2019	496	33.2	14.9	76
2020	495	35.7	13.8	86.7
2021	462	32.7	14.1	89.6
2022	412	26.9	15.2	79.1
2023	454	32.9	13.7	78.6

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 Ypsilanti Community Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	762	45.7	16.6	76.9
2015	507	40.0	12.6	84.2
2016	477	41.0	11.6	86.4
2017	434	33.2	13.0	84.8
2018	408	26.2	15.5	91.9
2019	496	33.2	14.9	76
2020	495	35.7	13.8	86.7
2021	462	32.7	14.1	89.6
2022	412	26.9	15.2	79.1
2023	454	32.9	13.7	78.6

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 Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,325 (19.4%)	$13,820 (80.6%)	$17,145
2020	$2,354 (15.2%)	$13,094 (84.8%)	$15,448
2021	$3,691 (21.0%)	$13,915 (79.0%)	$17,606
2022	$6,797 (33.1%)	$13,718 (66.9%)	$20,516
2023	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ypsilanti Community Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 780^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 874^th of 883 Middle schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ypsilanti Community Middle School)	11.5	2.7	8.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ypsilanti Community Schools)	25.1	14.5	10.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ypsilanti Community Middle School)	6.4	4.5	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ypsilanti Community Schools)	24.7	16.2	8.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ypsilanti Community Middle School)	21.1	17.9	3.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ypsilanti Community Schools)	33.3	28.6	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ypsilanti Community Middle School)	8.5	4.1	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ypsilanti Community Schools)	17.7	8.7	9%
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	496	454	8.5%
African American	323	278	13.9%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	42	62	47.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	86	54	37.2%
Two or More Races	39	52	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76%	78.6%	2.6%

Schools Near Ypsilanti Community Middle School

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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 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th 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
Ypsilanti Community Middle School	Public	5-8	510 Emerick St	Ypsilanti	48198	Washtenaw County	Ypsilanti Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 221-2200	454	33	13.7	78.6%	54 (11.9%)	278 (61.2%)	62 (13.7%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.5%)	5.1	882^nd of 897 public middle schools	1.7%		4.9	874^th of 883 public middle schools	1.0%	8	24.8			7.2	5.5		5.0	2.8		5.8		2.6	$00	$00	$00
Washtenaw International Middle Academy	Public	6-8	105 N Mansfield St	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Ypsilanti Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-8145	192	0		43.2%	77 (40.1%)	56 (29.2%)	28 (14.6%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (13.5%)	59.3	289^th of 897 public middle schools	67.8%		56.3	319^th of 883 public middle schools	63.9%	30	76.2	28.6		44.0	39.7		32.0	20.6		42.9		37.1	$00	$00	$00
Scarlett Middle School	Public	6-8	3300 Lorraine St	Ann Arbor	48108	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 997-1220	615	47	13.0	53.2%	194 (31.5%)	203 (33.0%)	104 (16.9%)	33 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (13.0%)	47.5	436^th of 897 public middle schools	51.4%		37.7	532^nd of 883 public middle schools	39.8%	96	67.6	25.2		31.8	36.3		19.4	26.8		42.1		27.1	$21,917	$1,170	$20,747
McBride Middle School	Public	6-9	47097 McBride Ave	Belleville	48111	Wayne County	Van Buren Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 697-9171	581	34	17.1	63.7%	262 (45.1%)	251 (43.2%)	21 (3.6%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (6.7%)	32.5	593^rd of 897 public middle schools	33.9%		27.9	627^th of 883 public middle schools	29.0%	34	52.8	21.0			28.1			16.0		32.1		21.2	$15,592	$2,477	$13,115
Lincoln Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	8744 Whittaker Rd	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Lincoln Consolidated School District	No	Yes	No	No	(734) 484-7033	734	40	18.2	55.7%	368 (50.1%)	209 (28.5%)	59 (8.0%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (12.0%)	33.1	588^th of 897 public middle schools	34.4%		24.6	654^th of 883 public middle schools	25.9%	66	62.4	21.3		27.5	25.1		14.9	15.7		31.3		26.3	$16,752	$1,836	$14,915
Tappan Middle School	Public	6-8	2251 E Stadium Blvd	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-2011	680	45	15.2	27.9%	368 (54.1%)	104 (15.3%)	77 (11.3%)	67 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (9.3%)	87.7	86^th of 897 public middle schools	90.4%		90.2	72^nd of 883 public middle schools	91.8%	14	80.1	52.2		54.0	51.2		57.2	46.2		60.0		50.5	$19,444	$765	$18,679
Owen Intermediate School	Public	4-6	45201 Owen St	Belleville	48111	Wayne County	Van Buren Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 697-8711	522	31	17.1	64.6%	246 (47.1%)	206 (39.5%)	31 (5.9%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.5%)								(n/a)			32.3	28.6		20.2	21.2		22.4		8.0		$16,585	$2,525	$14,061
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	46250 Cherry Hill Rd	Canton	48187	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 416-7600	844	41	20.5	23.9%	471 (55.8%)	157 (18.6%)	40 (4.7%)	130 (15.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.1%)	83.7	105^th of 897 public middle schools	88.3%		86.8	97^th of 883 public middle schools	89.0%	8	82.7	55.5		41.2	56.0		38.5	48.7		59.6		47.1	$14,055	$1,792	$12,262
Clague Middle School	Public	6-8	2616 Nixon Rd	Ann Arbor	48105	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1976	718	38	18.8	15.6%	267 (37.2%)	71 (9.9%)	51 (7.1%)	236 (32.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (12.8%)	96.1	26^th of 897 public middle schools	97.1%		97.2	18^th of 883 public middle schools	98.0%	8	87.0	69.6		65.1	63.3		68.5	60.4		68.6		55.4	$18,989	$493	$18,497
Discovery Middle School	Public	6-8	45083 Hanford Rd	Canton	48187	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 416-2880	714	39	18.3	34.7%	419 (58.7%)	122 (17.1%)	49 (6.9%)	77 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.6%)	67.1	227^th of 897 public middle schools	74.7%		72.2	195^th of 883 public middle schools	77.9%	32	78.5	44.5		45.7	51.9		27.7	39.8		35.4		31.7	$14,879	$1,467	$13,411

Frequently Asked Questions about Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Is Ypsilanti Community Middle School a good school?

Ypsilanti Community Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Michigan middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Ypsilanti Community Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ypsilanti Community Middle School usually go on to attend ACTech High School

How many students attend Ypsilanti Community Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Ypsilanti Community Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ypsilanti Community Middle School?

Students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School are 61% African American, 14% Hispanic, 12% White, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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