Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 18% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2511 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School's ranking?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School is ranked #2511 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School?
467 students attend University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School offer ?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School part of?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School is part of University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District.
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