Universal Learning Academy School District

28015 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185-5525
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 761 students in Universal Learning Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Universal Learning Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,462 Schools
# Students
761 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Universal Learning Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#754 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10%
35%
19%
45%
15-19%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
81%
(2022-23)
35.2%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
6%
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,917 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,732 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,917
$22,572
Spending / Student
$13,732
$21,839

Best Universal Learning Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Universal Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
28015 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Universal Learning Academy School District?
Universal Learning Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 761 students.
What is the rank of Universal Learning Academy School District?
Universal Learning Academy School District is ranked #748 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Universal Learning Academy School District?
91% of Universal Learning Academy School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Universal Learning Academy School District?
Universal Learning Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Universal Learning Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,732 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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