Top Rankings
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,078 students in Ypsilanti Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Ypsilanti Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
3,078 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 53% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#749 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Graduation Rate
74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
331 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
1,681 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
54%
18%
# White Students
670 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
22%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
362 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
328
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
296
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
270
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
249
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
224
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
236
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
229
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
182
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
158
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
242
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,997 is higher than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,083 is higher than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,997
$18,261
Spending / Student
$22,083
$17,455
Best Ypsilanti Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2095 Packard Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Washtenaw International Middle Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Oak Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Acce
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecorse Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Rank: #55.
Erickson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Levona St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1600
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1600
Grades: 1-6
| 266 students
Rank: #66.
Estabrook Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1555 West Cross St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1900
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1900
Grades: 1-8
| 241 students
Rank: #77.
Ypsi Connected Community School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecorse Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 658-8211
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 658-8211
Grades: K-8
| 234 students
Rank: #88.
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 Emerick St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 412 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Actech High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2095 Packard Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Holmes Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2100
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2100
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Rank: n/an/a
2440 E Clark Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
550 Perry St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1702
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1702
Grades: PK-1
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ypsilanti Community Schools School District?
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,078 students.
What is the rank of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District?
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District is ranked #740 out of 863 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ypsilanti Community Schools School District?
54% of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District?
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ypsilanti Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,083 is higher than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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