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Enrollment
513
Middle
DISTRICT 480 · STATE 502
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY SCIENCE AND MATH (PSAD)·NCES 260095207946
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School
5100 JOHN R ST, DETROIT, MI 48202 · (313) 832-8400 · Wayne County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL513 STUDENTS
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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
19.0:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.1:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
332 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 55%
Community
5
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 | 166 | 32% |
| Grade 7 | 171 | 33% |
| Grade 8 | 176 | 34% |
Student demographics
6%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 4% · 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 Science and Math PSAD Middle School→University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School
Based on grade levels within University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School this school | 513 | 64.7% | N/A |
| Glenn W Levey Middle School SOUTHFIELD | 354 | 56.5% | N/A |
| John D Pierce Middle School REDFORD | 577 | 62.7% | 29.4% |
| Oak Park Preparatory Academy OAK PARK | 707 | 76.0% | N/A |
| University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle DETROIT | 384 | 77.3% | N/A |
| Redford Union Jr High REDFORD | 409 | 73.8% | 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 Science and Math PSAD Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 513 | #239 of 491 | #42 of 68 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.0:1 | #347 of 436 | #49 of 62 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 5.7% | #427 of 437 | #54 of 62 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.7% | #110 of 477 | #31 of 66 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +11.5% | #34 of 101 | #4 of 10 |
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
513
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
+11% since 2010-11, when it was 463
Student : Teacher
19.0:1
was 16.0:1
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 | 513 | 27 | 19.0:1 | 65% (332) |
| 2023-24 | 509 | 32 | 15.9:1 | 75% (380) |
| 2022-23 | 487 | 33.6 | 14.5:1 | 79% (386) |
| 2020-21 | 512 | 32 | 16.0:1 | 57% (291) |
| 2017-18 | 460 | 24 | 19.2:1 | 57% (264) |
| 2015-16 | 440 | 29 | 15.2:1 | 60% (264) |
| 2010-11 | 463 | 28 | 16.5:1 | 63% (293) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students up 12% (460 to 513); teachers up 13% (24 to 27).
About University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School is a medium-sized middle-grades school serving families in DETROIT, Michigan. The school had 513 students in grades 6 through 8 in 2024-25.
University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) is the local district for University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School. It runs 3 schools with 1,441 students.
At University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School, Black students make up 97% of the student body. By comparison, Wayne County residents are about 37% Black. University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School has a diversity index of 6%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teacher staffing is 27 full-time equivalents, or about 19.0 students per teacher. The 17.5:1 average for middle schools in Michigan is lower than this school's figure. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 65%. Across public schools in Wayne County, the average is about the same, 66%.
Across Wayne County, median household income is about $60,539, roughly 28% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 16%. The public schools of Wayne County number 573 and enroll about 259,786.
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is located about 0.3 miles from University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
The school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more, according to its NCES locale (City: Large). The school is classified as a charter school in federal data.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 513, starting from 512. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 16.0:1 to 19.0:1.
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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 Science and Math (PSAD)
- University Preparatory Science and Math ElementaryElementary · 476 students
- University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High SchoolHigh · 452 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
- University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle0.3 mi · 384
- Golightly Education Center0.4 mi · 412
- University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School0.7 mi · 559
- University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary0.7 mi · 467
- Spain ElementaryMiddle School0.7 mi · 403
- Detroit School of Arts0.7 mi · 523
Frequently asked questions
About University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School?
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School enrolls approximately 513 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School serve?
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School?
Approximately 19.0:1 students per teacher at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School.
How diverse is University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School?
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School reports a student body of 1% White, 0% Hispanic, 97% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School?
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School is overseen by University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) in Wayne County.
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