Universal Academy
- Universal Academy serves 692 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Universal Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
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%)
School Overview
- Universal Academy's student population of 692 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 692 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Universal Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Universal Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2650 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 97% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.52 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Universal Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Universal Academy is Priest Elementarymiddle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Priest Elementarymiddle School Grades: PK-9 | 741 students
0.6 miles
7840 Wagner St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 849-3705 0.6 PK-9 741 - Hazel Park Ser Youthbuild High School Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 53 students
0.6 miles
9215 Michigan Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 658-5600 0.6 9-12 53 - Detroit Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate Charter School
Grades: 3-5 | 460 students
0.8 miles
4100 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 361-1083 0.8 3-5 460 - Detroit Munger Elementarymiddle School Grades: PK-8 | 1,007 student
0.9 miles
5525 Martin
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 873-0655 0.9 PK-8 1,007 - Detroit Escuela Avancemos Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 304 students
1.0 miles
3811 Cicotte Street
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-0079 1.0 K-5 304
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