Ypsilanti Community Middle School

510 Emerick St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
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Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades 5-8, Ypsilanti Community Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ypsilanti Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Ypsilanti Community Middle School's student population of 412 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Ypsilanti Community Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ypsilanti Community Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2826 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
36%
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10-14%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ypsilanti Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
9%
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Black
61%
18%
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White
16%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Ypsilanti Community Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ypsilanti Community Middle School's ranking?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School is ranked #2826 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ypsilanti Community Middle School often compared to?
Ypsilanti Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huron High School, Washtenaw International Middle Academy, Arbor Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
412 students attend Ypsilanti Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ypsilanti Community Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ypsilanti Community Middle School offer ?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ypsilanti Community Middle School part of?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.

School Reviews

4   2/21/2019
I went here, I was the Class of 1981 when it was Willow Run High School. Say what you want, but I went on to get a BS from Eastern Michigan University and a MS from Wayne State University. So if you''re currently enrolled here, go the distance and don''t give up.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Joe Pillera

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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