Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, University Preparatory 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2718 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Psad Elementary School's ranking?
University Preparatory Psad Elementary School is ranked #2718 out of 2,925 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend University Preparatory Psad Elementary School?
471 students attend University Preparatory Psad Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of University Preparatory Psad Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Preparatory Psad Elementary School?
University Preparatory Psad Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Preparatory Psad Elementary School offer ?
University Preparatory Psad Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is University Preparatory Psad Elementary School part of?
University Preparatory Psad Elementary School is part of University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District.
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