Universal Academy
- Universal Academy serves 716 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Universal Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Universal Academy's student population of 716 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 716 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Universal Academy's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Universal Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2920 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 94% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Universal Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Universal Academy is Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - West (selden Site) (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Priest Elementary-middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Priest Elementary-middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Priest Elementary-middle School Grades: K-8 | 750 students
0.6 miles
7840 Wagner St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313)849-3705 0.6 K-8 750 - Detroit Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - West (selden Site) Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 75 students
0.8 miles
2750 Selden
Detroit, MI 48208
(313)895-3000 0.8 5-12 75 - Detroit Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate Charter School
Grades: 3-5 | 437 students
0.8 miles
4100 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313)361-1083 0.8 3-5 437 - Detroit Escuela Avancemos Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 302 students
1.0 miles
3811 Cicotte Street
Detroit, MI 48210
(313)596-0079 1.0 K-5 302 - Detroit Voyageur Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 751 students
1.2 miles
4321 Military St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313)361-4180 1.2 K-8 751
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