University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District

5100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48202
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 989 students in University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,533 Schools
# Students
1,441 Students
955,816 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
59,674 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#662 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

16%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

28%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

17%
38%
92%
81.8%
(2022-23)
59.9%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.58

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
98%
19%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

% White
1%
61%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,526 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,164 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$18 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$13,526
$22,574

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$12,164
$21,841

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Best University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Science And Math Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2251 Antietam Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 782-4400
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,441 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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