Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Elementary School Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Elementary School Academy's student population of 312 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
University Elementary School Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Elementary School Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1094 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
95%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
63%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Elementary School Academy's ranking?
University Elementary School Academy is ranked #1094 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are University Elementary School Academy often compared to?
University Elementary School Academyis often viewed alongside schools like University Middle School Academy, Alice M Birney K8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend University Elementary School Academy?
312 students attend University Elementary School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of University Elementary School Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Elementary School Academy?
University Elementary School Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does University Elementary School Academy offer ?
University Elementary School Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Elementary School Academy part of?
University Elementary School Academy is part of Southfield Public School District.
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