Universal Academy School District
School District · Detroit, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,971
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,971
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Universal Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Universal Academy
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How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$10,971
$3,612 vs Michigan median
District size
684 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Universal Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universal Academy | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Universal Academy
Universal Academy is a Detroit, Michigan school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 684 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1. The district invests $10,971 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Universal Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Universal Academy, which has a composite score of 4.5/10.
In standardized testing, Universal Academy students show an average math proficiency of 14.1% and ELA proficiency of 18.0%.
District Map
Schools in Universal Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Universal Academy with test data.
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Detroit
- Total Enrollment
- 684
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Universal Academy?
Universal Academy has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Universal Academy?
The average composite rating for Universal Academy is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Universal Academy?
Universal Academy spends $10,971 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Universal Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Universal Academy is 18.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Universal Academy?
Universal Academy is the highest-rated school in Universal Academy with a composite score of 4.5/10.
What are the test scores in Universal Academy?
Across schools in Universal Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 14.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 14.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 18.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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