Ypsilanti Community Schools School District

1885 Packard Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1846
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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 3/10, 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 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 48% 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,078 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Ypsilanti Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#743 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ypsilanti Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ypsilanti Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ypsilanti Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Ypsilanti Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
296
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
270
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
249
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
224
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
236
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
229
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
182
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
158
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
242
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,997 is higher than the state median of $18,267. 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 $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ypsilanti Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$68 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Ypsilanti Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,997
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ypsilanti Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,083
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ypsilanti Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ypsilanti Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washtenaw International Middle Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Estabrook Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1555 West Cross St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1900
Grades: 1-8
| 241 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1255 Holmes Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2100
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2095 Packard Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #55.
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
503 Oak Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #66.
Actech High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2095 Packard Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Acce
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1076 Ecorse Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Rank: #88.
Erickson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1427 Levona St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1600
Grades: 1-6
| 266 students
Rank: #99.
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Emerick St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
2440 E Clark Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
550 Perry St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1702
Grades: PK-1
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ypsi Connected Community School
Magnet School
1076 Ecorse Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 658-8211
Grades: K-8
| 234 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 #678 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,078 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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