Enrollment
384
Middle
DISTRICT 462 · STATE 502
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY (PSAD)·NCES 260095607940
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle
5310 SAINT ANTOINE ST, DETROIT, MI 48202 · (313) 831-0010 · Wayne County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL384 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.0:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
297 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 113 | 29% |
| Grade 7 | 133 | 35% |
| Grade 8 | 138 | 36% |
Student demographics
2%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle→University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within University Preparatory Academy (PSAD). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
QUIET COMMUNITY
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle this school | 384 | 77.3% | N/A |
| Old Redford Academy Middle School DETROIT | 241 | 78.4% | N/A |
| Harper Woods Middle School HARPER WOODS | 353 | 86.1% | N/A |
| Oak Park Preparatory Academy OAK PARK | 707 | 76.0% | N/A |
| University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School DETROIT | 513 | 64.7% | N/A |
| Chandler Park Academy Middle School HARPER WOODS | 514 | 91.6% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 384 | #320 of 491 | #53 of 68 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.4:1 | #214 of 436 | #30 of 62 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 2.1% | #435 of 437 | #60 of 62 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.3% | #66 of 477 | #22 of 66 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.0% | #136 of 339 | #23 of 55 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
384
-21 (-5%) vs 2020
-4% since 2010-11, when it was 398
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
was 12.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 384 | 22 | 17.4:1 | 77% (297) |
| 2023-24 | 375 | 30 | 12.5:1 | 79% (295) |
| 2022-23 | 361 | 31 | 11.7:1 | 75% (271) |
| 2020-21 | 405 | 33 | 12.3:1 | 62% (253) |
| 2017-18 | 457 | 27 | 16.9:1 | 82% (374) |
| 2015-16 | 434 | 26 | 16.7:1 | 80% (346) |
| 2010-11 | 398 | 27 | 14.7:1 | 79% (314) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (457 to 384); teachers down 19% (27 to 22).
About University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is classified as a middle school. It is located in DETROIT, Michigan. It serves 384 students in grades 6 through 8. For comparison, middle schools in Michigan average about 502 students.
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is a school in University Preparatory Academy (PSAD). The district has 4 schools and 1,848 students.
Most students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle are Black: 99% of enrollment. The county population is about 37% Black. University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle has a diversity index of 2%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Staffing totals 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. Middle schools in Michigan average about 17.5:1, a similar figure. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 77%. The 66% average for public schools in Wayne County is 11 points lower.
In Wayne County (population about 1,772,259), median household income is about $60,539, roughly 28% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is one of 573 public schools in Wayne County, which together enroll about 259,786 students.
The nearest public school is Golightly Education Center, at about 0.2 miles. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle has an NCES locale of City: Large. Federal records list University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle as a charter school.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle went from 405 students to 384. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 12.3:1 to 17.4:1.
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Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)
- University Preparatory Academy PSAD High SchoolHigh · 559 students
- University Preparatory Academy PSAD ElementaryElementary · 467 students
- University Preparatory Academy PSAD ElementaryElementary · 438 students
Other schools in DETROIT
- Cass Technical High SchoolHigh · 2,493 students
- Western International High SchoolHigh · 1,959 students
- Renaissance High SchoolHigh · 1,197 students
- Oakland International Academy 28Middle · 1,034 students
- Earhart ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 1,002 students
- Martin Luther King Jr Senior High SchoolHigh · 976 students
Nearby schools
- Golightly Education Center0.2 mi · 412
- University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School0.3 mi · 513
- Plymouth Educational Center0.5 mi · 399
- University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary0.8 mi · 467
- Spain ElementaryMiddle School0.8 mi · 403
- University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School0.9 mi · 559
Frequently asked questions
About University Preparatory Academy PSAD MiddleWhat is the total enrollment at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle?
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle enrolls approximately 384 students in grades 06-08.
Is University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle an elementary, middle, or high school?
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle?
The student-to-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is approximately 17.4:1 (22 FTE teachers).
How diverse is University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle?
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle reports a student body of 99% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle public or private?
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by University Preparatory Academy (PSAD).
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